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© Michael62
1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage; 4th bust ND
| Gold (.916) | 9.95 g | 36.8 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1615 |
| Value | 1 Unite |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 9.95 g |
| Diameter | 36.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield dividing royal cypher within beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[mm] FACIAM·EOS·IN·GENTEM·VNAM·
I R
Unabridged legend:
Faciam eos in gentem unam
Jacobus Rex
Translation:
I will make them one nation
King James
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), King James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19), Fourth bust gold Unite.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unite - James I (2nd coinage; 4th bust) ND (1605-1615) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.916) weighing 9.95 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 king of the House of Stuart and was instrumental in uniting England and Scotland under a single government. This coin, which features a portrait of James I on one side and a crowned shield on the other, was minted during a period of economic and political instability, and its production was likely affected by the challenges of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.
