Coin of Connaught

Coin of Connaught

A coin was issued for circulation in Connaught during the reign of King Edward VI of England (1547-53). It is a contemporary forgery of the extremely rare English shilling of that reign. It was struck in brass, and, occasionally, in copper. This interesting coin was known by the nickname 'Bungal', whose origin is not yet known. It circulated as a 1 Penny coin.

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Obverse inscription

EDWARD VI D.G. AGL FRAN Z HB REX - Edward VI by the grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland.

Reverse inscription

TIMOR DOMINI FONS VITE MDLII - The fear of God is the fountain of life 1552.

Obverse details

The crowned portrait of the boy King facing right. The harp mintmark is located at the start of the inscription.

Reverse details

The English coat of arms in an oval shield dividing the letters 'E.R.'

Catalogue reference number

  • IE6SH-010.

See also

References

Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of the coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man by Coincraft, 1999.


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