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1 Unite - Charles II 2nd issue ND
| Gold (.917) | 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 (.917) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms dividing royal cypher, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FLORENT·CONCORDIA · REGNA·
C R
Comment
House of Stuart restored (1660-1714), Charles II (1660-85), Hammered coinage, 2nd Issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unite - Charles II (2nd issue) ND (1660-1662) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.917) weighing 9 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, following a period of republican rule, and his coinage was a way of asserting his authority and re-establishing the monarchy. The coin's design features a portrait of Charles II on one side and a crowned shield on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the monarch. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin was minted with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
