Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)

Description

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.

Provenance

Mrs. Emery May Holden Norweb (1895-1984), Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art (-1969); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1969-)

Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)

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1630–1631

Accession Number

1969.193

Medium

gold

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)

Classification

Coins

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

The Norweb Collection