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Spotlight On The 1613-15 James I Unite Gold Coin

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This rare 1613 James I unite stands as a masterwork of Stuart-era numismatics. Struck under the dual monarchy of James VI and I, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland. It embodies James I’s grand vision of a consolidated British state through standardized coinage. The unite was introduced in 1604 as a replacement for the earlier sovereign. By the early 1610s, the unite had matured into a precise, high-quality bullion coin. Crafted from nearly pure 22-karat gold, weighing just over 13 grams. Worth twenty shillings—equivalent to a pound—it was among the most valuable coins of its era. On the front, a regal, crowned portrait of James I gazes right, encircled by the Latin legend: "James, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland". On the reverse, a finely detailed royal escutcheon unites the arms of the four realms, bound by the Garter and surmounted by a sovereign crown. Encircling the coin’s edge, the legend "1613 XV" formally declares both its minting year and <a href="https://stephansen-guldager.mdwrite.net/the-power-of-monarch-portraits-in-medieval-money">アンティーク コイン</a> its worth of fifteen units. What makes this coin especially notable is its rarity in high grade. Many examples were melted down over the centuries due to their gold content, especially during periods of economic instability. Surviving specimens in good condition are prized by collectors for their historical significance and artistry. Every element of the coin was chosen to reinforce James’s dream of a single, unified British nation. Today, the 1613 15 James I unite is not just a relic of monetary history but a window into the political vision of its time. The coin’s lasting magnetism comes from its flawless design, its dramatic survival against the odds, and its silent testimony to Britain’s imperial origins. 

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