Ireland, Elizabeth I 1561 Groat, fine silver issue, mm harp

Ireland, Elizabeth I (1558-1603), fine silver Groat, 1561, initial mark harp, crowned bust left, beaded circles and legend surrounding, ELIZABETH: D'.G.'A'. F'.ET. HIBERNIE. REG., rev. crowned shield of three Irish harps, date either side, beaded circles and legend surrounding, POSVI: DEVM: ADIVTOREM: MEVM, weight 1.52g (BCW HP-1B/a; DF.250; S.6506). Toned with an attractive portrait, though with some scratches and double striking evident, otherwise very fine for issue and very rare.