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
List items on:
 | Charles I Groat 1638-42. Aberystwyth Mint £ 260.70 |
 | Charles I Half Groat Good Condition Halfgroat 2 Pence Triangle Mintmark 1639-40 £ 29.99 |
 | Charles I Hammered Silver Portrait Half-Groat 17mm 0.71g, Stuart Period, h23 £ 14.00 |
 | Charles I Half Groat. Halfgroat 2 Pence 1645/6 S2833 £ 25.00 |
 | Charles I Hammered Silver Twopence / Half Groat 1635-6 mm Crown. S2831. Pierced. £ 27.50 |
 | Charles I Half Groat Halfgroat 2 Pence Good Condition Lion? Mintmark £ 27.99 |
 | Charles I Silver Groat – Rare Dublin Mint 1643-1644 £ 400.00 |
 | ENGLAND. Charles I. 1625-1649. Silver Groat, Aberystwyth mint, NGC AU Details £ 511.04 |
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