IRELAND. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR shilling. Harp i.m. 4.53 gm. 30 mm. Second ('fine' coinage) issue. Bust 3C. 1561. Her crowned bust left; ELIZABETH D G A F ET HIBERNIE REGI / Three harps on crowned coat of arms, date 1561 flanking; POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM around. S. 6505. D&F 247. BCW HP-1B;a. Near Very Fine; attractive old toning on underlying fresh surfaces; small die flaw in obverse field before bust and in reverse field to right of date; overall a pleasing example of this scarce issue with all portrait details present and the legends well struck.