1 Unit - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) front 1 Unit - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) back
1 Unit - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) photo
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1 Unit - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue ND

 
Gold (.917) 10.03 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles I (1625-1649)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1637-1638
Value
1 Unit
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
10.03 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#25019
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering: HIS · PRÆSVM · VT · PROSIM ·

Translation: I am set over them, that I may be profitable to them.

Engraver: Nicolas Briot

Comment

Briot's Issue

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unit - Charles I (3rd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1637-1638) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Scotland. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterian Protestants who opposed the king's attempts to impose Episcopalianism on Scotland. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic instability caused by the political unrest, as the government sought to raise funds to finance its military campaigns against the Covenanters. Despite the challenges of its time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Scottish history and a testament to the resilience of the Scottish people during periods of conflict.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
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