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 Hammered Silver Portrait Half-Groat mm Star, 16mm 0.96g £ 32.00 |
 | Charles I Hammered Silver Portrait Half-Groat CR by shield, 17mm 0.83g £ 22.00 |
 | Genuine Charles I Silver Hammered Half Groat. Civil War Era Coin. 1640s London £ 31.90 |
 | 1639-1640 CHARLES I HALF GROAT TRIANGLE. £ 47.50 |
 | Superb grade Charles I Aberystwyth groat £ 395.00 |
 | Charles I Half Groat Halfgroat 2 Pence Good Condition Lion? Mintmark £ 27.99 |
 | Scarce Charles I Aberystwyth Mint Groat Mm.book Small Bust,plume/bands S2893.des £ 187.89 |
 | Charles I Stuart Hammered Silver Half-Groat 1625-1649 Ungraded Coin £ 45.42 |
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