1638-1642 Groat – Charles I (Aberystwyth Mint)


The 1638-1642 Groat - Charles I  (Aberystwyth Mint)

Silver Groat of King Charles I struck between 1638 and 1642 at the Aberystwyth Mint. Diameter 23mm, weight 1.798g. SCBC 2892, North 2337, there are a number of variants.

Reverse is an oval shield with quartered arms of England, France, Scotland and Ireland. Plume at top. Legend: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO ("I reign under the auspices of Christ"). Mint mark is a book indicating Aberystwyth 1638-1642.

Obverse shows a portrait of King Charles I, facing left, within an inner beaded circle. Legend is CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX. The IIII is a mark of value (denomination of 4 pence). The plume means that the silver came from Welsh mines.

Image credit: Museums Victoria.
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1638. See Coins and Events of 1638
Monarch/Ruler: Charles I (1625-1649)
Category: Groat. See more Groat coins and see which Groat coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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Charles I Half Groat
Charles I Half Groat
£ 5.45
Charles I Half Groat Good Condition Halfgroat 2 Pence Triangle Mintmark 1639-40
Charles I Half Groat Good Condition Halfgroat 2 Pence Triangle Mintmark 1639-40
£ 47.95
CHARLES I (1625-1649). SILVER GROAT. ABERYSTWYTH MINT, 1638/9-42. PIERCED.
CHARLES I (1625-1649). SILVER GROAT. ABERYSTWYTH MINT, 1638/9-42. PIERCED.
£ 170.00
Charles I Half Groat Halfgroat 2 Pence Good Condition Lion? Mintmark
Charles I Half Groat Halfgroat 2 Pence Good Condition Lion? Mintmark
£ 38.00
Charles I Half Groat Mint Mark Sun Group D 1645-1646
Charles I Half Groat Mint Mark Sun Group D 1645-1646
£ 11.87
CHARLES 1 HALF GROAT 1630-31
CHARLES 1 HALF GROAT 1630-31
£ 125.50
Charles I Silver Groat – Rare Dublin Mint 1643-1644
Charles I Silver Groat – Rare Dublin Mint 1643-1644
£ 400.00
Charles I Hammered Silver Rose Half-Groat mm Lis, 17mm 1.00g, Stuart Period h126
Charles I Hammered Silver Rose Half-Groat mm Lis, 17mm 1.00g, Stuart Period h126
£ 44.00

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