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Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)

1630–1631

England, Charles I, 1625-1649

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Medium
gold
Measurements
Diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Weight: 9.118 g (0.32 oz.)
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1969.193
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The unite was named after the legends on the coin indicating the king's intention of uniting his two kingdoms of England and Scotland.

Description

When compared with the Charles I Unite struck in 1625 (1969.192), the finer work and clarity of detail in this work is remarkable. This coin and others of the same period were likely struck by the same form of mechanical process, although this was probably struck as a proof and not meant for circulation.
Two sides of a gold coin feature an inscription circling an image on both sides (see "Inscriptions" field). On the left, is Charles I in profile from the shoulders up with a crown, ruffled collar, and Roman numeral "XX". On the right, "C" and "R" flank a crowned coat of arms divided into four sections featuring stylized fleur-de-lis lilies, elongated lions, a lion rampant, and a harp.

Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)

1630–1631

England, Charles I, 1625-1649

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