Ireland Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.52 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scilling | 1 | 1928 - 1942 | 0.75 | 5.66 | 4.25 | 0.1365 | $0.00 | |
| Florin | 1 | 1928 - 1943 | 0.75 | 11.31 | 8.48 | 0.2727 | $0.00 | |
| Corvalis | 1 | 1928 - 1943 | 0.75 | 14.14 | 10.61 | 0.341 | $0.00 | |
| Scilling | 10 | 1966 | 0.833 | 18.14 | 15.11 | 0.4858 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
The history of silver coins in Ireland is rich and varied, reflecting the island's complex history of invasions, trade, and cultural changes. Silver coins have been used in Ireland for many centuries, dating back to the times of the Vikings and continuing through the medieval period and into modern times.
Viking Age
During the Viking Age (circa 800-1100 AD), the Vikings, who had established settlements in Ireland, introduced silver coinage to the island. These early silver coins were often imitations of English and continental European coins. The use of silver coins facilitated trade and commerce, both locally and with other parts of Europe.
Medieval Period
In the medieval period, particularly under the Anglo-Norman influence, silver coinage became more standardized. The English monarchs, who ruled over Ireland during this time, introduced a series of silver coins, including pennies, groats, and half-groats. These coins were often minted in Dublin and other key cities.
17th and 18th Centuries
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Ireland continued to use silver coinage, although the political and economic turmoil of the time often led to shortages and the circulation of foreign coins. During the reign of Charles I, for example, the Great Rebellion led to the minting of emergency coinage known as Blacksmith's Money".
