1966 ten shillings - Pádraig Pearse

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see link for true value : One of the most significant Irish coins ever issued - the first ever Irish commemorative coin Our first ever commemorative coin - The 10 Shilling Silver Commemorative The only predecimal commemorative coin is now available for Dublin Mint Office customers This is one of the most significant Irish coins ever issued and now you have the opportunity to own it. Issued in 1966 for the 50th anniversary of the Easter Uprising, it was the first commemorative Irish coin ever issued. It would also turn out to be the only predecimal commemorative coin issued.First ever Irish commemorative coin The only predecimal commemorative coin The first Irish coin to feature an engraved edge Remarkable concave striking (the coin dips in the centre) Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Easter Uprising Features the portrait of Padraig Pearse making it the only modern Irish coin to feature a person from our history