Ireland 1 Shilling - James I, 1605 – 1607
Second Coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1605 – 1607
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.24
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Ireland. Issued from 1605 to 1607. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 4.24 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned (third) bust of James I, facing right within beaded inner circle. Mint mark at top (James, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Mint mark at top (Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1605-1607) | — | mintmarks martlet, rose or scallop |
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