1 Penny - Elizabeth I

€200,123.00
IssuerIreland
Year1601-1602
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions20.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6.1; 6.2; 6.3, Sp#6510
Obverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark star both sides
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HIBER RE
(Translation: Elizabeth by the grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned harp, date either side of bottom, beaded circles and legend surrounding
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV[M]
(Translation: I have made God my helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1601  - KM#6.1 mintmark Star -
1601  - KM#6.2 mintmark trefoil -
1602  - KM#6.3 mintmark martlet -
Catalog ID3471058050
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