$115,162.00 USD
The Triple Unite is a monumental English gold coin of extraordinary historical significance, struck only during the English Civil War (1642-1644), making it the highest denomination of the hammered coinage era. Valued at sixty shillings (three pounds), it weighs approximately 27.3 grams of .917 fine gold (just under 0.8 troy ounces).
Obverse: Depicts a half-length crowned bust of King Charles I holding a broadsword in his right hand and an olive branch in his left, symbolizing both war and peace. The Latin legend reads CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX ("Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland").
Reverse: Features a three-line inscription declaring RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANG: LIBER: PAR (meaning "the religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament"), with the denomination “III” above and the date 1643 below. The legend encircling the text reads EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI ("Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered"). The Oxford plume mintmark and the distinctive non-continuous scroll format confirm its origin and date.
Graded NGC AU50 (About Uncirculated 50), this coin's condition is exceptional for a 382-year-old hammered gold piece:
An AU50 grade means the coin saw only minimal circulation and retains nearly all its design details with just slight high-point wear
It is just shy of Mint State, with much of its original detail and even luster present
This is extraordinary compared to typical survivors of the Triple Unite, which are often found in lower grades (VF-EF) or with significant flaws
The coin exhibits sharp detail in the king's armor and facial features, and clear legibility of the critical lettering
The planchet (flan) is essentially full and round – a rarity for hammered coins, which often have irregular flans or clipped edges
Population rarity of high-grade Triple Unites is exceptional:
Only a handful of Triple Unites exist in AU or better condition
One 1643 Oxford Triple Unite graded NGC MS61 was the only example at that grade with just one known higher (an MS63)
26.58g
