Ireland 1 Scilling (1939–1942)
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1939–1942 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling (1 Scilling) |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 286,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1993 |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 5.660g |
| Diameter | 23.7mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rev. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6635 |
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp)
ÉIRE 1942
Bull, facing right
1s SCILLING PM
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1939 Ireland 1 Scilling
The 1939 Ireland 1 Scilling is a circulating 1 shilling (1 scilling) coin issued from 1939 to 1942, struck in silver (.750). It weighs 5.66g and measures 23.7mm across. Reverse design: Bull, facing right.
A mintage of 286,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1993), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1939 Ireland 1 Scilling worth?
No verified sale of the 1939 Ireland 1 Scilling has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £7.63 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1939 Ireland 1 Scilling?
Check the weight 5.66g and diameter 23.7mm and the metal (silver (.750)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
