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James I’s 1613 Unite: Crowned Gold And The Birth Of British Identity
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Bernadine เมื่อวันที่ : ศุกร์ ที่ 7 เดือน พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ.2568
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</p><br><p>The 1613 15 James I unite gold coin is one of the most fascinating pieces of early 17th century English coinage.<br></p><br><p>Struck under the dual monarchy of James VI and I, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland.<br></p><br><p>This coin reflects the political and economic ambitions of a monarch seeking to unify his two kingdoms under a single currency.<br></p><br><p>Replacing the Tudor-era sovereign, the unite marked a deliberate shift toward imperial symbolism.<br></p><br><p>And by 1613 it had evolved into a more refined and standardized piece.<br></p><br><p>Made from fine 22-karat gold alloy, with a precise mass of 13.1 grams.<br></p><br><p>The unite was valued at 20 shillings, making it one of the highest denomination coins in circulation at the time.<br></p><br><p>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".<br></p><br><p>The back showcases a grand heraldic shield displaying the emblems of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, all encircled by the Order of the Garter and <a href="http://bonecareusa.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=444929">_________</a> topped with a royal crown.<br></p><br><p>The legend around the edge reads with the date 1613 and the denomination XV, indicating its value in shillings.<br></p><br><p>Very few examples survive in mint or near-mint state, making high-grade specimens extraordinarily rare.<br></p><br><p>Countless units were confiscated and recoined during wartime or financial crises, draining the supply.<br></p><br><p>Numismatists highly value intact specimens for their blend of historical weight and artistic mastery.<br></p><br><p>The iconography was deliberate_combining the symbols of four kingdoms into one coin to legitimize the union.<br></p><br><p>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.<br></p><br><p>Its enduring appeal lies in its craftsmanship, its story, and the quiet power it carries as a piece of England_s royal legacy.<br></p>
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