© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Unite - Charles II 1st Issue ND
| Gold | 9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1662 |
| Value | 1 Unite |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms dividing royal cypher, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLORENT · CONCORDIA · REGNA
C R
Translation: Through concord kingdoms flourish
Comment
House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage, 1st Issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unite - Charles II (1st Issue) ND (1660-1662) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold weighing 9 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Charles II had recently been restored to the throne following the Commonwealth period, and the country was still recovering from the effects of the Civil War. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period is considered to be some of the most beautiful and iconic in English history, with the 1 Unite coin featuring a portrait of Charles II on one side and a crowned shield on the other.
