{"product_id":"1641-43-charles-i-g1c-ngc-ms6","title":"1641-43 Charles I G1C NGC MS6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"301\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck between 1641 and 1643 at the Tower Mint in London, this gold Unite was issued during the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eKing Charles I\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Unite, valued at twenty shillings, was part of the hammered coinage system and represents one of the higher denominations of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis coin was minted during a tumultuous time leading up to the English Civil War, reflecting the monarchy's efforts to assert authority and maintain financial stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"475\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures a crowned and armored bust of King Charles I facing left, adorned with a lace collar.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e“CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HI REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (Charles, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe mint mark, a triangle-in-circle, is present, indicating its issuance from the Tower Mint during this specific period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"613\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a square-topped shield bearing the royal arms, quartered by a cross.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding legend states: \u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e“CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO”\u003c\/em\u003e (I reign under the auspice of Christ), underscoring the divine right of kings, a central theme in Charles I's reign. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"808\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eNGC MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin is exceptionally well-preserved for a hammered gold issue of the early 17th century.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe strike is sharp, and the surfaces exhibit a pleasing luster, with minimal signs of handling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold Unites from this period, especially in such high grades, are rare and highly sought after by collectors of British numismatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.22g, S-2715\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726992244906,"sku":"4494591-010","price":10557.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/108.jpg?v=1747423306","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1641-43-charles-i-g1c-ngc-ms6","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}