Summary
Gold period copy of a coin; Denomination: Unite
Private Mint
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage
This Unite was current at 22 shillings (it had been 20 shillings until 1612)
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; behind, XX; around, IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX (translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse Description
Crowned Royal shield quartered with the arms of England and France in the first and fourth quarters, Scotland and Ireland on a cross fleury; around, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM (translation: I will make them one nation)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
02
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
38 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.668 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., cf Spink 2637-9 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., cf North 2111-15 Pages