Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.193)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1630–1631
When compared with the Charles I Unite struck in 1625 ( 1969.192 ), the finer work and clarity of detail in this work is remarkable. This coin and others of the same period were likely struck by the same form of mechanical process, although this was probably struck as a proof and not meant for circulation.
Cleveland Museum of Art object 1969.193: Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse), 1630–1631. England, Charles I, 1625-1649. Gold; diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.). Inscribed: CAROLUS DG MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX, XX (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland. 20 (shillings)); FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA, CR (I reign under the auspice of Christ). Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The unite was named after the legends on the coin indicating the king's intention of uniting his two kingdoms of England and Scotland.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
- Measurements
- Diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
- Material and technique
- gold
Design
- Inscriptions
- CAROLUS DG MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX, XX (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland. 20 (shillings)); FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA, CR (I reign under the auspice of Christ)
Identification
- Date recorded
- 1630–1631
- Culture period
- England, Charles I, 1625-1649
- Holding institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 1969.193
- Published references
- Cleveland Museum of Art, and Emery May Norweb. English Gold Coins, Ancient to Modern Times, On Loan to the Cleveland Museum of Art from the Norweb Collection . [Catalog. 1968. p. 52
- Museum classification
- Coins
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- Issue or mint date
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- Material
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- Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references
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Research required
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