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1 Scilling Pattern
1927 year| Copper-nickel | 5.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Irish Free State (1922-1937) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1927 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1 Scilling) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.08 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#398614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bull, facing right.
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
P. MORBIDVCCI
scilling
Designer: Publio Morbiducci
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Scilling coin was designed by the Irish artist and sculptor, Oliver Sheppard, who is also known for his work on various other Irish coins and banknotes. The coin features a depiction of a bard playing a harp on one side, and a stag on the other side. The stag is a symbol of Ireland and is often featured in Irish folklore and mythology. The coin was minted in 1927, just a few years after Ireland gained independence from the United Kingdom, and it was intended to be used as a circulating coin in Ireland. However, due to various reasons, including the economic crisis of the time, the coin was never widely circulated and is now considered a rare and collectible item.
