Ireland 6 Pence - James I, 1603 – 1604
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Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Pence
Year
1603 – 1604
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
2.2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Pence from Ireland. Issued from 1603 to 1604. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust right with squared beard, within beaded circle. Mint mark at top (James, by God's grace King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Legend starts with mint mark (May God guard these United)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1603-1604) | — | Bell mint mark; KM 10.1 | 100% | |
| ND (1603-1604) | — | Martlet mint mark; KM 10.2 |
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