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The Unite was introduced during James I’s second coinage (1604-1619) and replaced in the third coinage by the Laurel. The

Tower mint under the King. Plume over shield to indicate Welsh silver.

Laureate and draped bust of King James II left on obverse. Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star on reverse.

1723 Crown with SSC in angles, for South Sea Company, and DECIMO engraved on the edge, to indicate the tenth

1662 Crown with first laureate and draped bust right, toothed border both sides, rose below bust. The Crown was the

This 1824 sovereign is the first of two designs issued by George IV showing the laureate head on the obverse

First issue; mint mark: crown.

Newark siege sixpence

Aberystwyth mint, mint mark: book.

Third coinage, mint mark lis. Plume over shield to indicate Welsh mined silver.