1643-44 Ormonde Shilling-Ireland S-6546

TPRC

I purchased this Ormonde shilling recently because the condition and toning are tough to come by. And while it is unevenly struck, it is one of my current favorites. What do you think?

stash

I love it, beautiful coin . Could only imagine what it was like in those days ...

worldcoinguy

Love it. That is an excellent example.

OriginalDan

I like the look. Although others may not, I find the crudeness to be charming. This is a unique piece of art, not another exists just like it.

WillieBoyd2

Interesting item from the English Civil War in Ireland.

JCMhouston

Excellent piece.

lordmarcovan

The toning is great. What's the technical grade?

SaorAlba

<< <i>Interesting item from the English Civil War in Ireland.

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It was just a Civil War all over the British Isles, with a good mix of politics, religion and regional factionalism. What was going on in England itself is well reported, but the same things were going on in Scotland and Ireland. Kings vs Parliament, Catholics vs. Protestant etc. It was just one big mess every which way and it really was not completely sorted out until 1745 and the Battle of Culloden.

All that aside, very nice piece of numismatic treasure from that restive period.

TPRC

<< <i>The toning is great. What's the technical grade? >>



Not sure why I had this graded...maybe it was to see how they grade these pieces. It is in a 58 holder, which I agree with. Then again, I probably would have agreed with anything between 50 and 62. Technically, it may be "uncirculated" with a bit of cabinet friction, but who knows.

TPRC

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<< <i>Interesting item from the English Civil War in Ireland.

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It was just a Civil War all over the British Isles, with a good mix of politics, religion and regional factionalism. What was going on in England itself is well reported, but the same things were going on in Scotland and Ireland. Kings vs Parliament, Catholics vs. Protestant etc. It was just one big mess every which way and it really was not completely sorted out until 1745 and the Battle of Culloden.

All that aside, very nice piece of numismatic treasure from that restive period. >>



Because I am of Irish heritage, my family having moved from Wales to the west coast of Ireland in the 18th century, later converting to Catholicism, I am fascinated by the history. Does anyone know of a good book on the history of Ireland during this period---17th century...or even earlier? I did not know about the Battle of Culloden. Thanks for mentioning as I'll look it up.

I also have a nice Cromwell Halfcrown, which I have posted before, but post herein again below. I post this because Cromwell had an interesting history in Ireland and was very successful (from the British perspective) against the Irish.

There was an interesting auction of Irish coins in London this week, by DNW, and I managed to pick up a few pieces, but I also missed out on a few more. Here is the Cromwell Halfcrown.

asheland