Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary obverse
Obverse
Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary reverse
Reverse

Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary (1555)

CountryIreland Year1555 Denom1 Shilling MetalBillon (.250 silver) Melt ~£11.87
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CountryIreland
Year1555
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value5p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight8.730g
Diameter33.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink6500
Obverse

Central circle containing facing portraits of the monarchs, a crown between and above them, date below in exergue

PHILIP. ET . MARIA . D . G . REX . ET . REGINA AN

Reverse

Crowned harp between crowned P-M, mint mark

POSVIMVS . DEVM . ADIVTOREM . NOSTRVM

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.2807
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £11.87
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About the 1555 Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary

The 1555 Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary is a circulating 1 shilling coin, struck in billon (.250 silver). It weighs 8.73g and measures 33mm across. Reverse design: Crowned harp between crowned P-M, mint mark.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1555 Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary worth?

No verified sale of the 1555 Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £11.87 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1555 Ireland 1 Shilling - Philip and Mary?

Check the weight 8.73g and diameter 33mm and the metal (billon (.250 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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