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1 Groat - Philip and Mary
| Silver | 3.0 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mary I, Philip II of Spain (1554-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1558 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned harp flanked by crowned P and M, within beaded inner circle. Mintmark at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POSVIMVS · DEVM · ADIVTOREM · NOSTRVM:
Translation: We have made God our helper.
Comment
Variations in the obverse legend (ending in A, AN, ANG) are known.Interesting fact
The 1 Groat coin was the first coin to feature the Irish harp, which has since become a symbol of Ireland and appears on many of its coins.
