Watch List notes:

X - Commonwealth (1649‑60), Gold Unite of twenty shillings, 1653, mintmark sun, English shield within laurel and palm branch, legend reads THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND. Rev, English and Irish shields, value .XX. above, within legend surrounding, date at top, legend surrounding GOD WITH VS, 9.03g (S.3208; N.2715; Schneider 341). Toned with attractive red surfaces, the cross hatching on the English shield thorough and definitive, legends legible both sides. Rev, the conjoined shields struck up nicely, with the minimal soft spots. Choice extremely fine or better, rare so well preserved. Fetching.

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