Edge Reeding
Face value 1 shilling
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 750 ‰
Mint London Mint
Quantity minted 286 000
Rarity NC - Uncommon
Year of issue 1942
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Country: Ireland
Period: Republic (1937-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1942 (1939-1942)
Value: 1 Shilling (1 Scilling) (1⁄20)
Currency: Pound (1826-1971)
Mintage: 286,000
Composition: Silver (.750)
Weight: 5.4 g
Diameter: 23.7 mm
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF25
Demonetized: 01-01-1993
References: KM# 14, Sp# 6635
Obverse:
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp), name of issuer and date.
Lettering: éIRe 1942
Translation: Ireland, 1942.
Reverse:
Bull facing right, value in Gaelic.
Lettering: 1S Shilling
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.
Edge:
Reeded
Mint:
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975).
Reference : KM# 14, Sp# 6635
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Modern Irish Coinage (1928 to date)