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1 Unite - Commonwealth of England
| Gold (.917) | 9 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1660 |
| Value | 1 Unite |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 shields, one bearing st. George's cross, representing England, the other bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination (20 shillings or 1 unite) indicated above. Legend around, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1651 · GOD · WITH · VS ·
·XX·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Unite coin from the Commonwealth of England (1649-1660) is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of Oliver Cromwell, who was Lord Protector of the Commonwealth at the time. The coin's design was meant to promote Cromwell's image as a powerful and authoritative leader, and it has since become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1649 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Unite - Commonwealth of England 1649-1660 coin.
