Ireland 1 Shilling - James I, 1604 – 1607
Fourth Bust
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1604 – 1607
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.63
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Ireland. Issued from 1604 to 1607. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.63 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of James I with long beard, facing right. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Mintmark begins legend (Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1604-1607) | — | Rose; KM 15.2 | ||
| ND (1604-1607) | — | Scallop shell; KM 15.1 |
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