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James I Gold Unite Coin
Almost Very Fine Condition
Price: £4,695.00
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Product code: HISJUAVF
- Gold Unites were first struck in the reign of James I
- The name 'unite' originated from James I's intention to unify the kingdoms of England and Scotland under his rule
- The gold Unite was valued at twenty shillings or one pound until 1612 where the value raised to twenty-two shillings
- Struck in 22 carat gold
- Certified authenticity by The Royal Mint
- Offered in Almost Very Fine condition
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The Unite
James I had an ambition of uniting the English and Scottish crowns when he acceded to the throne, and he used his coinage to further emphasise this. He chose to issue a new gold coin called the unite, which had a value of 20 shillings. One of the first designs also featured a Latin inscription from the Bible, ‘FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM’, which translates as ‘I WILL MAKE THEM ONE NATION’. However, the inscriptions varied throughout the reigns of different monarchs and across different fractional denominations.
The unite became an important coin for James I and was even struck for the Commonwealth administration. A half-unite was also struck throughout the lifetime of the denomination.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
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