Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I, 1558
First Coinage
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1558
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.05
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Ireland. Issued in 1558. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 32 mm and weighs 9.05 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and mantled bust left within thin inner circle. Mintmark (rose) at top (Elizabeth by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp dividing crowned initials, within thin inner circle (I have made God my helper Elizabeth Queen)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1558) | — |
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