Ireland 1 Penny - Elizabeth I, 1601 – 1602
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1601 – 1602
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
1.9
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Ireland. Issued from 1601 to 1602. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark star both sides (Elizabeth by the grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland.)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp, date either side of bottom, beaded circles and legend surrounding (I have made God my helper)
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