1 Groat - Elizabeth I Second Coinage

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1561
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight1.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6506
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing left within beaded inner circle. Legend begins with mint mark (harp)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH:.D’.G’.A’F.ET’HIBERNIE.RE
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionThree harps posed on crowned, ornately-shaped shield, dividing date, within beaded inner circle. Mint mark (harp) begins legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI.DEVM.ADIVTOREM:MEVM
(Translation: I have made the Lord mine helper)
Edge
MintHarp
Royal Irish Mint, Dublin,Ireland (995-1695)
Mintage1561  - -
Catalog ID2332031840
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