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.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
1643 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Gold
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Axis
10
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.119 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 2389 Spink 2732
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2389 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2732 Pages