1 Unite - Charles I Briot's milled issue

Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Charles I (1625-1649)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1631-1632
Value 1 Unite
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold
Weight 9 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
121510
References Sp# 2719,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 171,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schneider# 275
Konrad Schneider; 1975. Das Münzwesen in den Grafschaften Wied-Neuwied und Wied-Runkel. Numismatischen Verlag P.N. Schulten, Frankfurt, Germany.

Obverse

Left facing crowned bust of King Charles I, denomination behind to right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
[mm] CAROLVS · D : G · MAGN · BRITANN · FRAN · ET · HIBER · REX ·
XX

Unabridged legend: Carolus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: Nicholas Briot

Reverse

Crowned royal shield of arms dividing crowned royal cypher, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· FLORENT · CONCORDIA · REGNA ·
C R

Unabridged legend:
Florent Concordia Regna
Carolus Rex

Translation:
Kingdoms flourish through harmony
King Charles

Engraver: Nicholas Briot

Comments

House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Nicholas Briot's milled issues (1631-32).

Mintmark varieties exist.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1631-1632)  mm: Flower and B
ND (1632)  mm: B

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 8 NYINC Platinum Session World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction - New York 3113
Lot 31148
Internet Archive
8 Jan 2024 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 21 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 31166
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 21 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Unite - Charles I (Briot's milled issue)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31078
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 4218.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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