Scotland 1 Unit - Charles I, 1637 – 1638
3rd Coinage, 1st Issue
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Unit
Year
1637 – 1638
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.03
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Unit from Scotland. Issued from 1637 to 1638. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 10.03 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned right facing half-length bust of Charles I, wielding a sceptre and orb. Thistle and 'B' at the end of the legend. (Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms, crowned 'C' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right (I am set over them, that I may be profitable to them.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1637-1638) | — | € 5200,00 | € 29000,00 |
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