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1 Groat - Ormonde Siege coinage ND
| Silver | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | James Butler, Marquess of Ormond (1643-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1644 |
| Value | 4 Pence (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#147109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
DIIII (denoting 4 pence, or one groat) within double circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D
IIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Ormonde (Siege coinage) ND (1643-1644) 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 Irish Confederate Catholics, who were fighting against the English Parliamentarian forces in the Irish Confederate Wars. Despite the challenges and limitations of minting coins during a siege, the Ormonde coinage, of which the 1 Groat is a part, is considered to be one of the most notable and sought-after series of coins in Irish numismatics.
