Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I, 1561
Second coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1561
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.65
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Ireland. Issued in 1561. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.65 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust to left within beaded inner circle. MInt mark (harp) begins legend (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Three harps on crowned, ornately-shaped shield, dividing date. Mint mark (harp) begins legend (I have made the Lord mine helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1561 | — |
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