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Unite: Charles I (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with profile portrait of Charles I, wearing a crown and ornate clothing, facing left. The coin's surface shows a textured rope-like border around the edge. The outer circle features raised lettering reading "CAROLVS D G MAG BR ET HIB REX" with small dots between words. The top of the coin shows a small crown over the king's head. The king's portrait has detailed curls on the crown and a patterned collar. The Roman numeral "XX" appears to the right of the king's shoulder. The coin rests on a gray background. The coin is titled "Unite: Charles I (obverse)" and is by an unknown artist.

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750 × 744 px
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