© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Unit - Charles I 1st Coinage ND
| Gold (.917) | 10.03 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1635 |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 10.03 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, England, France and Ireland flanked by 'CR'.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · FACIAM · EOS · IN · GENTEM · VNAM ·
Translation: I will make them one nation
Interesting 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 were pushing for a more Protestant-friendly government. This coin was minted as a way to assert the king's authority and show his connection to the Scottish people, despite the political tensions of the time.
