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1 Groat - Elizabeth I Second Coinage
1561 year| Silver (.916) | 1.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three harps posed on crowned, ornately-shaped shield, dividing date, within beaded inner circle. Mint mark (harp) begins legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVI.DEVM.ADIVTOREM:MEVM
Translation: I have made the Lord mine helper
Comment
Mintmark: Harp (Dublin mint).Obverse legend reads “RE” (instead of REG).
Reverse legend variants include spelling with MEV and DEV (main photos), or MEVM and DEVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Elizabeth I (Second Coinage) 1561 from Ireland is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Ireland. The coin was issued during the reign of Elizabeth I, who was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. During her reign, Ireland was facing significant political and religious upheaval, including the Desmond Rebellions and the introduction of Protestantism. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Ireland during this period remained consistent, with the 1 Groat being a widely used denomination.
