© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage; 2nd bust ND
| Gold (.917) | 9 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1619 |
| Value | 1 Unite |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield dividing monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FACIAM·EOS·IN·GENTEM·VNAM·
I R
Translation: I will make them one nation
Comment
The Unite was valued at 22 shillings from 1612 until 1619 when it was replaced by the new, lighter Laurel.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unite - James I (2nd coinage; 2nd bust) ND (1604-1619) 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. James I, who ruled from 1603 to 1625, was the first English monarch to rule both England and Scotland, and his reign saw the union of the two countries under a single government. This coin, minted during his reign, features a portrait of the king and is made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
