Coin of Connaught

A coin was issued for circulation in Connaught during the reign of King Edward VI of England (1547–53). It is a contemporary forgery of the extremely rare English shilling of that reign. It was struck in brass, and, occasionally, in copper. This interesting coin was known by the nickname 'Bungal', whose origin is not yet known. It circulated as a 1 penny coin.

Coin of Connaught

A coin was issued for circulation in Connaught during the reign of King Edward VI of England (1547–53). It is a contemporary forgery of the extremely rare English shilling of that reign. It was struck in brass, and, occasionally, in copper. This interesting coin was known by the nickname 'Bungal', whose origin is not yet known. It circulated as a 1 penny coin.