1 Unite - Commonwealth of England
Country: England
(United Kingdom)
Denomination: 1 Unite = 1 Pound
(1 LSD)
Year: 1649-1660
Material: Gold (.917)
Weight: 9 g
Shape: Round
Diameter:
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: englandunited kingdom
Description:
Obverse
Shield bearing st. George's cross, representing England, within wreath, legend around. Mintmark at top of coin. English was used on coins of the Commonwealth as it was decided that latin was too royalistic.
Reverse
2 shields, one bearing st. George's cross, representing England, the other bearing the Irish harp, with the denomination (20 shillings or 1 unite) indicated above. Legend around, date at top.
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