Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
1 Scilling
| Copper-nickel | 5.66 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1968 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1 Scilling) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Bull, facing right
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
1s
PM
sciLLing
Translation: Shilling
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Scilling coin was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Percy Metcalfe. He was a prominent figure in the Irish art world and was known for his work on various coins and medals. The design of the 1 Scilling coin features a portrait of King George VI on one side and an image of a hare on the other, which is a symbol of Ireland. The coin was minted from 1951 to 1968 and was used as legal tender in Ireland during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Scilling 1951-1968 coin.
