Item 35595 - Charles I unite coin, 1625
- Item 35595 - Charles I unite coin, 1625
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- Item 35595
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Image Info A British unite or 20-shilling coin bears an image of King Charles I with the words, "CAROLVS.D.G.MAG.BRI.FRA.ET.RI.REX" (Charles by the grace of God, King of England) along the edge.
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On the reverse are the words, "FLORENT:CONCORDIA:REGNA:"
The coin was buried on Richmond Island, probably by Walt Bagnall, first settler there in 1628.
