Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage (1558)
Circulating version: 1558 Ireland 1 Groat - Elizabeth I First Coinage
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1558 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 9.050g |
| Diameter | 32.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6503 |
Crowned and mantled bust left within thin inner circle. Mintmark (rose) at top
ELIZABETH: D'. G'. ANG'. FRA'. Z : HIB'. REGINA
Crowned harp dividing crowned initials, within thin inner circle
POSVI: DEVM: ADIVTOREM: MEVM. E R
Find this on eBay
AffiliateIreland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage price history
Daily limit reachedAbout the 1558 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage
The 1558 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage is a circulating 1 shilling coin, struck in billon (.250 silver). It weighs 9.05g and measures 32mm across. Reverse design: Crowned harp dividing crowned initials, within thin inner circle.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1558 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1558 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £12.31 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1558 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1558 Ireland 1 Groat - Elizabeth I First Coinage, not the coin found in change. At 9.05g of billon (.250 silver) it is heavier than the 3.04g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1558 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage?
Check the weight 9.05g and diameter 32mm and the metal (billon (.250 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
More 1 Shilling coins from nearby years
