Summary

Gold coin; Denomination: Half-unite
Oxford mint
Charles I (1625-1649)

A unite is a 20 shilling coin, indicated by the Roman numeral XX behind the King's head.

Obverse Description

At centre within a circle of beads, crowned half-length figure of the King wearing armour and holding a sword and olive branch, facing left; behind, XX; around, CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIBER REX (mm plume).

Reverse Description

At centre within a beaded circle, three plumes; below on a continuous scroll in three lines the Declaration, RELIG PROT / LEG ANG / LIB PAR; below, 1643; around, EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI (translation of the declaration: The religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament; translation legend, Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered).

Edge Description

plain.

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