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1 Crown - Lord's Justices Coinage ND
1642 year| Silver | 29.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Lords Justices (Great Rebellion) (1642) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.33 g |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided, Irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within a double circle (thin inner circle, outer beaded circle)
Script: Latin
Lettering: V.s
Unabridged legend: V Shillings
Translation: Five shillings
Comment
Irregular octagonal flan cut from plate silver and stamped with a crude die.In 1642, Dublin and its hinterland was surrounded – it was a siege in all but name – Dublin was cut off from the rest of Ireland but still linked to their political masters in England by sea. The massive influx of the 20,000 soldiers in the “English Army for Ireland” caused economic problems for Dublin – they had to be paid and they needed to spend money on essentials – and they needed money to do this and the Dublin merchants needed coins for change.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1642 Lord's Justices Coinage 1 Crown from Ireland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country. The coin was issued by the Lord's Justices, who were appointed by King Charles I to govern Ireland in his absence, as he was preoccupied with the English Civil War. This coinage was a result of the need for a new currency to replace the debased Irish coinage that was in circulation at the time. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
