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Triple Unite or Three Pound Piece: Charles I (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The coin has a circular shape with a raised edge. The coin features a profile portrait of a man facing left. The man has long hair and a beard. He is wearing a crown on his head. The man is wearing an ornate shirt or jacket with many folds and details. The man holds a sword in his right hand. The man's left arm has a branch with leaves. There is a small crown symbol to the right of the man's head. The coin has a border of small raised dots. The coin has an inscription around the edge that reads "CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX". The coin is made of a metal that appears to be bronze or copper with a reddish-brown color. The coin is on a gray background.

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750 × 694 px
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