Scotland Charles I gold Unite ND (1637-42) AU55 NGC,

Scotland
Charles I gold Unite ND (1637-42) AU55 NGC, 9.87g, KM57, S-5531. Third coinage, by Nicholas Briot. A masterpiece of engraving, unmatched by any contemporary British coinage. Briot, a French engineer and engraver, is the main influence responsible for the introduction of milled coinage to England; Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1633 onwards, he trained some of the most renowned moneyers and engravers of the 17th century, including David Ramage and Thomas Simon. Coins such as the present offering were his masterpiece. Far above the standard of hammered coinage produced prior to this Unite, this specimen shows an exceptionally strong application of the dies to the planchet giving full and extensive definition to the sharply-cut legends and elaborate depiction of Charles I. An element of realism enters the pose and facial expression of the King to a degree not seen in any prior coin. The superb execution of this specimen is topped-off through a gorgeous peach tone overlaying the lustrous fields, illuminating the bold devices. Spectacular in every regard, an absolute prize for the connoisseur.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman

HID02901242017

Estimate: 8000-12000 USD