© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Shilling - Elizabeth I First Coinage ND
1558 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 9.05 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 9.05 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned harp dividing crowned initials, within thin inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI: DEVM: ADIVTOREM: MEVM.
E R
Unabridged legend:
Posvi devm adivtorem mevm
Elizabeth regina
Translation:
I have made God my helper
Elizabeth Queen
Comment
Bust 1BSpelling variants obverse include REG, REGI and REGINA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Elizabeth I (First Coinage) ND (1558) from Ireland is that it features a unique blend of metals, known as Billon, which consists of 25% silver and 75% copper. This blend was used to create a coin that was both durable and had a lower intrinsic value than coins made of pure silver, making it an interesting and unique piece in the history of coinage.
