Irish Coin Daily: Contemporary copy of a 1558 Elizabeth I, base coinage shilling (cast in lead)
Date: 1558 Description: 1558 Elizabeth I, contemporary copy of a base coinage shilling Cast in lead Weight: 6.65g (genuine examples usually weigh approx. 8g +/- 0.5g) Note: Even though this is a contemporary forgery cast in lead, it is still ‘a bit light’ These ‘contemporary forgery’ Shillings sell for about €120 to €150 each at…