Ireland 6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage (1601–1602)
Circulating version: 1601 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I Third Coinage
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1601–1602 |
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Face value | 2.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2.700g |
| Diameter | 24.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6508 |
Quartered arms within beaded inner circle. Mintmark at top.
ELIZABETH · D'. G'. ANG'. FR'. ET · HIBER;, RE'.
Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Mintmark begins legend
POSVI · DEVM · ADIVTOREM · MEVM
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The 1601 Ireland 6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage is a circulating 6 pence coin issued from 1601 to 1602, struck in billon (.250 silver). It weighs 2.7g and measures 24mm across. Reverse design: Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Mintmark begins legend.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1601 Ireland 6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1601 Ireland 6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £3.67 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1601 Ireland 6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1601 Ireland 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I Third Coinage, not the coin found in change. At 2.7g of billon (.250 silver) it is lighter than the 5.9g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1601 Ireland 6 Pence - Elizabeth I Third Coinage?
Check the weight 2.7g and diameter 24mm and the metal (billon (.250 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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