Ireland 1 Groat - Elizabeth I, 1561
Second Coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1561
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued in 1561. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.45 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing left within beaded inner circle. Legend begins with mint mark (harp) (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Three harps posed on crowned, ornately-shaped shield, dividing date, within beaded inner circle. Mint mark (harp) begins legend (I have made the Lord mine helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1561 | — |
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