1 Shilling - Elizabeth I Second coinage

€55,256.00
IssuerIreland
Year1561
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight4.65 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6505
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust to left within beaded inner circle. MInt mark (harp) begins legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH:.D’.G’.A’F.ET’HIBERNIE.REGI
(Translation: Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionThree harps on crowned, ornately-shaped shield, dividing date. Mint mark (harp) begins legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI.DEVM.ADIVTOREM:MEVM 15 61
(Translation: I have made the Lord mine helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - -
Catalog ID2834806090
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