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 Silver Hammered Coin £ 19.36 |
 | Charles I Silver Hammered Half Groat Coin £ 33.98 |
 | Charles I Aberystwyth Groat £ 350.00 |
 | Charles I Silver Groat – Rare Dublin Mint 1643-1644 £ 400.00 |
 | CHARLES I (1625-1649). SILVER GROAT. ABERYSTWYTH MINT, 1638/9-42. PIERCED. £ 170.00 |
 | Charles I Hammered Silver Portrait Half-Groat 16mm 0.79g, Stuart Period, h20 £ 14.00 |
 | Charles 1 Hammered Silver Half-Groat, mm Crown, 1635-6 £ 94.30 |
 | King Charles I Half Groat Coin, Tower Group D 1632-1648 Antique Fair £ 95.00 |
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