Silver shilling of Dublin, Dublin (Dublin (Ireland)), 1804. 1919.60.217

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1919.60.217

Physical Description

  • Axis: 11

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.321
    • Diameter (in mm): 24

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token
  • Date: 1804

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1804
  • Denomination: shilling
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: PUBLIC HAPPINESS/ 2 DWT 2O GS/ STERLING/ 1804
    • Type: tripod altar with burning incense, entwined by a serprent, olive branches at left, and a celestial globe at right

  • Reverse

    • Legend: PROBONO PUBLICO
    • Type: female figure supporting a crown above a cippus inscribed HEALTH/ TO THE/ KING

  • Edge

    • Description: plain edge

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1919.60.217
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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