© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
½ Unit - Charles I 3rd coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Gold (.917) | 5.02 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 5.02 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · VNITA · TVEMVR ·
Translation: These united we guard
Engraver: Nicolas Briot
Comment
Briot's IssueInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland. Charles I was facing opposition from the Scottish Parliament, who refused to recognize his authority, and the country was in the midst of a civil war. Despite these challenges, the coinage continued to be produced, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Scottish people during that time.
