1 Groat - Elizabeth I First Coinage

€332,421.00
IssuerIreland
Year1558
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.04 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6504
Obverse descriptionCrowned and mantled bust facing left within thin inner circle. Legend begins with mint mark (rose)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH D’·G’·ANG’·FRA’·Z.·HIB. REGI
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland”)
Reverse descriptionCrowned harp flanked by crowned initials E R within thin inne circle. Mint mark (rose) at top
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI: DEVM: ADIVTOREM: MEVM
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1558)  - -
Catalog ID2163328440
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