Obverse
ÉIRE1939
an Irish harp with 16 strings, a symbol of Ireland since the Middle Ages. The legend SAORSTAT EIREANN (Irish Free State) surrounds it, and the date is divided on either side of the harp.
PMDesigned by Percy Metcalfe
Ireland · 1939 · 2 shillingsFlorin d'Éire en argent (1939-1943)
Obverse: an Irish harp with 16 strings, a symbol of Ireland since the Middle Ages.
The legend SAORSTAT EIREANN (Irish Free State) surrounds it, and the date is divided on either side of the harp.
Reverse: a salmon
an Irish harp with 16 strings, a symbol of Ireland since the Middle Ages. The legend SAORSTAT EIREANN (Irish Free State) surrounds it, and the date is divided on either side of the harp.
a salmon
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.8 mm.
1928Ireland 1 shilling 1928-Proof
1928Ireland ½ penny 1928 - Irish Free State - Sow and Piglets
1928Ireland ¼ penny (farthing) 1928 - Irish Free State - Snipe
1928Ireland 6 pence 1928 - Irish Free State - Irish Wolfhound
1930Greece 20 drachmas - Neptune - 1930
1930Greece 10 drachmas - grain - 1930
1930Ireland ½ crown 1930
1930Ireland 2 shillings (florin) 1930
1931Ireland 1 penny 1931 - Irish Free State - Hen and Chicks
1934Ireland 3 pence 1934 - Irish Free State - Hare
3 pence1942 · 17.7 mm
1 farthing1941 · 20.3 mm
1 shilling1941 · 23.6 mm
1 penny1941 · 30.7 mm
½ crown1939 · 32.3 mm