Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
2 Shillings / 1 Florin
| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1968 |
| Value | 2 Shillings = 1 Florin (2 Scillingí = 1 Flóirin) (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1826-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1994 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value, salmon (to the right)
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
flóirín
2s
PM
Translation:
Florin
2 Schilling
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Investigation shows that year 1969 does not exist.Interesting fact
The coin's design features a Celtic harp, which is a symbol of Ireland's rich cultural heritage. The harp is depicted on the coin's obverse (front side), and it's surrounded by the coin's denomination and the year of minting. The harp has been a symbol of Ireland for centuries, and it's often associated with the country's music and poetry. In fact, the harp is even featured on Ireland's national emblem, the Flag of Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 3625000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings / 1 Florin 1951-1968 coin.
