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1 Groat - Elizabeth I First Coinage ND
1558 year| Billon | 3.04 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned harp flanked by crowned initials E R within thin inne circle. Mint mark (rose) at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI: DEVM: ADIVTOREM: MEVM
Translation: I have made God my helper
Comment
Spelling variants are known. For example, the obverse legend may end in REG, REGI, REGIN or REGINAInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Elizabeth I (First Coinage) ND (1558) from Ireland is that it features a unique design element - a harp on the reverse side, which is a symbol of Ireland and has been used on various Irish coins throughout history.
