Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Aberystwyth Mint
King Charles I (1625-1649)
The Aberysthwyth mint operated between 1638 and 1642 using Welsh silver which, prior to this, had been sent the the Tower Mint in London. The Welsh source of the silver is shown by a plume in front of the King's bust. The denomination is indicated by the Roman numeral III behind the King's bust. A groat is a fourpence coin.
Obverse Description
Within an inner beaded circle, the crowned and draped bust of Charles I facing left; behind, the denomination in pence, IIII; in front, a plume; around, (mm. book) CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX
Reverse Description
Within an inner beaded circle, a garnished oval shield with plume at top, quartered with the arms of England combined with France, Scotland and Ireland; around, CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO (mm. book) (translation, I reign under the auspices of Christ)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1638-1642 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.798 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2892 Pages
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2337 Pages