1 Unite - Commonwealth of England (1649–1660)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1649–1660 |
| Denomination | 1 Unite |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 9.000g · 0.2653 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3208 |
Shield bearing st. George's cross, representing England, within wreath, legend around. Mintmark at top of coin. English was used on coins of the Commonwealth as it was decided that latin was too royalistic.
·THE·COMMONWEALTH·OF·ENGLAND·
2 shields, one bearing st. George's cross, representing England, the other bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination (20 shillings or 1 unite) indicated above. Legend around, date at top.
1651 · GOD · WITH · VS · ·XX·
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The 1649 1 Unite - Commonwealth of England is a circulating 1 unite coin issued from 1649 to 1660, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 9g. Reverse design: 2 shields, one bearing st. George's cross, representing England, the other bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination (20 shillings or 1 unite) indicated above. Legend around, date at top.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1649 1 Unite - Commonwealth of England worth?
No verified sale of the 1649 1 Unite - Commonwealth of England has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £820 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1649 1 Unite - Commonwealth of England?
Check the weight 9g and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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