Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I, 1601 – 1602
Third Coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1601 – 1602
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
5.9
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Ireland. Issued from 1601 to 1602. Struck in Billon. Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.9 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered arms of England within beaded inner circle (Elizabeth by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp within beaded inner circle (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1601-1602) | — | Martlet mint mark; KM 9.1 | ||
| ND (1601-1602) | — | Star mint mark; KM 9.2 | ||
| ND (1601-1602) | — | Trefoil mint mark; KM 9.3 |
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