The Shilling was part of the Pre Decimal 1939-1969 coin series of Ireland. Designed by Percy Metcalfe. Produced between the years 1939 -1942 at the Royal Mint Tower Hill mint. In total 2,306,000 of these coins were minted.
Identifying Features
Denomination: Shilling
KM Code: KM# 14
Coin Series: Pre Decimal 1939-1969
Years Produced: 1939 – 1942
Known Mintage: 2,306,000
Distribution: Standard Circulation
Mint: Royal Mint Tower Hill
Composition: Silver 750/1000
Design Features
Themes: Cattle, Harps, Mammals, Musical Instruments, Seals (Emblems)
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Obverse Description: Irish harp
Reverse Description: Bull and value
Mechanical Features
Weight: 5.6552g
Diameter: 23.6mm
Thickness: 1.70 mm
Rim: Raised. Gladiform. Both sides
Shape: Circular
Value Table
| Year & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1939 | 1,140,000 | - | - | - | - | $7.00 | $17.00 | - | $50.00 | - | - | 1939 Proof | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1940 | 580,000 | - | - | - | - | $8.00 | $20.00 | - | $60.00 | - | - | 1940 Proof; Rare | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1941 | 300,000 | - | - | - | - | $14.00 | $25.00 | - | $65.00 | - | - | 1941 Proof; Rare | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1942 | 286,000 | - | - | - | - | $12.00 | $20.00 | - | $50.00 | $70.00 | - | 1942 Proof; Rare | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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