Scotland 1 Unit - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue (1637–1638)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1637–1638 |
| Denomination | 1 Unit |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 10.030g · 0.2957 t oz |
| Diameter | 36.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Obv. artist | Nicolas Briot |
| Rev. artist | Nicolas Briot |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5531 |
Crowned right facing half-length bust of Charles I, wielding a sceptre and orb. Thistle and 'B' at the end of the legend.
CAROLVS · D : G · MAG · BRITAN · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX ·
Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right
HIS · PRÆSVM · VT · PROSIM ·
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The 1637 Scotland 1 Unit - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue is a circulating 1 unit coin issued from 1637 to 1638, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 10.03g and measures 36mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1637 Scotland 1 Unit - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1637 Scotland 1 Unit - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £924 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1637 Scotland 1 Unit - Charles I 3rd Coinage, 1st Issue?
Check the weight 10.03g and diameter 36mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
