1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage; 4th bust obverse
Obverse
1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage; 4th bust reverse
Reverse

1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage 4th bust (1605–1615)

CountryEngland Year1605–1615 Denom1 Unite MetalGold (.916) Melt £905.97
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1605–1615
Denomination1 Unite
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold (.916) (916/1000 fine)
Weight9.950g · 0.2930 t oz
Diameter36.8mm
Thickness0.70mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2619
Obverse

Fourth crowned bust right holding orb and sceptre within beaded circle, legend around.

[mm] IACOBVS·MAG·BRIT·FRAN·ET·HIB·REX·

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield dividing royal cypher within beaded circle, legend around.

[mm] FACIAM·EOS·IN·GENTEM·VNAM· I R

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.2930
Melt value £905.97

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About the 1605 1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage – 4th bust

The 1605 1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage – 4th bust is a circulating 1 unite coin issued from 1605 to 1615, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 9.95g and measures 36.8mm across. Reverse design: Crowned quartered shield dividing royal cypher within beaded circle, legend around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1605 1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage – 4th bust worth?

No verified sale of the 1605 1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage – 4th bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £906 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1605 1 Unite - James I 2nd coinage – 4th bust?

Check the weight 9.95g and diameter 36.8mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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