Ireland 1 Shilling - James I, 1603 – 1604
First coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1603 – 1604
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
5.65
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Ireland. Issued from 1603 to 1604. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 5.65 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust with squared beard facing right within beaded inner circle. Mint mark at top (James, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp within beaded inner circle (God upholds the united)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1603-1604) | — |
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