1 Crown - Kilkenny rebel government Siege coinage ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Catholic Confederation (1642-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
In the older literature, these coins are referred to as ‘Kilkenny Money’ but are now, more properly referred to as ‘Confederated Catholic Coinage’ or ‘Rebel Money.’ There are two opinions re who actually these enigmatic coins – one thinks they might have been minted by the Catholic Confederacy in Kilkenny from as early as September 1642 (just after Owen Roe O’Neill was acknowledged as Lord-General of Irish Confederate forces at the Ulster provincial assembly at Clones) to about 1644.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kilkenny rebel government (Siege coinage) 1 Crown coin from Ireland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in the country. The coin was issued by the Confederate Catholics, who were fighting against the English Parliamentarian forces in the Irish Confederate Wars. Despite the challenges they faced, the Confederate Catholics were able to establish a functional government and mint their own coins, which is a testament to their resourcefulness and determination.
