1 Shilling - Philip and Mary

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight8.73 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6500
Obverse descriptionCentral circle containing facing portraits of the monarchs, a crown between and above them, date below in exergue
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHILIP. ET . MARIA . D . G . REX . ET . REGINA AN
(Translation: Philip and Mary, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of the English)
Reverse descriptionCrowned harp between crowned P-M, mint mark
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVIMVS . DEVM . ADIVTOREM . NOSTRVM
(Translation: POSUIMUS DEUM ADIVTOREM NOSTRUM We have made God our helper)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1555  - -
Catalog ID7668822890
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