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

Cleveland Museum of Art

The coin is circular and gold-colored. The top of the coin has the words "CAROLVS" and "REX" on either side of a crown. A beaded border surrounds the words. The center of the coin features a man with curly hair wearing a crown and a robe. The man is holding a scepter and has a cloak or other garment draped over his left shoulder. There are some leaves or a plant to the right of the man. The bottom of the coin has the words "MAG BR ET" and "FRAN ET HIBER" on either side of an illegible word or symbol. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

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Dimensions
750 × 744 px
Museum Record
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