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George V Irish Shilling
Ireland
1928–1937
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$11.02
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 75.0% purity · 5.656g
Updated 6:04 AM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Ireland |
| Years Minted | 1928–1937 |
| Composition | 75% silver, 25% copper |
| Weight | 5.656 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features a crowned bust of George V facing left.
Reverse
Depicts a Celtic harp, a symbol of Ireland.
History & Notable Facts
The George V Irish shilling was one of the first coins to bear the Irish harp as a national emblem, signaling the Free State's break from British designs even as it retained the king's portrait.
This silver piece, struck at the Royal Mint in London from 1928 to 1937, used a 0.500 fineness alloy and weighed about 5.66 grams. Mintage numbers for specific years remain murky; records from that era weren't always reliable.
What surprises many is how these shillings circulated widely in daily life, from Dublin markets to rural trades, despite the era's economic strains. Some collectors chase the 1928 issue, assuming scarcity, but that's often overstated—plenty turned up in old hoards.
It's a coin that quietly outlasted its monarch, much like Ireland's path to full sovereignty.
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