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1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage; 5th 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#16718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield dividing I R
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FACIAM·EOS·IN·GENTEM·VNAM·
I R
Comment
Struck at the Tower Mint, London. The value of a Unite rose to 22 shillings from 1612.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unite - James I (2nd coinage; 5th 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, is a symbol of that union and the power of the English monarchy at that time.
