1 Scilling

1 Scilling - obverse1 Scilling - reverse

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Features

Issuer Ireland
Period Irish Free State (1922-1937)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1928-1937
Value 1 Shilling (1 Scilling) (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1826-1971)
Composition Silver (.750)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.6 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 January 1993
Number
N#
1405
References KM# 6,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 6627
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Date divided by Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp).

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
saorstát
éireann
19 28

Translation: Irish Free State

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Bull, facing right. Denomination above and in exergue.

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
1s
scilling
PM

Designer: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

The Irish Free State (1922–1937) was established as an independent Dominion within the British Empire.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1928  Photo 2 700 000 $ 3.70 $ 3.80 $ 4.50 $ 6.30 $ 6.30 $ 9.30 $ 20 70%
1928  Photo 6 001 $ 79 1.6% Proof
1930  Photo 460 000 $ 6.80 $ 6.80 $ 370 13%
1930  0.3% Proof
1931  400 000 $ 3.00 $ 6.50 15%
1931  0.4% Proof
1933  Photo 300 000 $ 12 13%
1933  0.19% Proof
1935  Photo 400 000 $ 3.10 $ 7.60 $ 330 15%
1935  0.3% Proof
1937  Photo 100 000 $ 4.40 $ 4.90 $ 55 $ 670 6%
1937  0.3% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123
Lot 62564
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2021 1928 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232121
Lot 64489
Internet Archive
26 May 2021 1928 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231940
Lot 61375
Internet Archive
3 Oct 2019 1928 XF
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36559
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1928 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR64)
USD 79.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36560
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1928 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 84.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232045
Lot 61412
Internet Archive
4 Nov 2020 1930 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231929
Lot 63301
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2019 1930 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231916
Lot 63271
Internet Archive
18 Apr 2019 1930 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Sunday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231943
Lot 64303
Internet Archive
30 Nov 1 BC 1930 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 ScillingPicture 1 of a sold 1 Scilling
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122
Lot 61507
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2021 1933 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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