Ireland 1 Groat - Elizabeth I, 1558
First Coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1558
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.04
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued in 1558. Struck in Billon. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.04 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and mantled bust facing left within thin inner circle. Legend begins with mint mark (rose) (Elizabeth by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland”)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp flanked by crowned initials E R within thin inne circle. Mint mark (rose) at top (I have made God my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1558) | — |
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