Exeter

In operation from late September 1643 until Exeter surrendered in April 1646. Issues include Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillngs, Sixpences, Groats, Threepences, Halfgroats, Pennies. Gold, including Unites, was produced in small quantities. The larger silver denominations are the most common survivors, with sixpences and lower, and gold, rare.

Groat

1644 Groat minted in Exeter
 

CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX
Crowned bust with IIII behind.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Oval scroll-garnished shield.
Rose mintmark
Besly A1 · Brooker 1071 (same dies) · North 2579 · S 3088

Shilling

1645 Shilling minted in Exeter
 

CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX
Crowned and armoured bust left, with rounded shoulder, XII behind.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Oval garnished shield.
Rose mintmark
Besly C15 · Brooker 1066 and Brettell 383 (same dies) · North 2575 · S 3085

Halfcrown

1643-46 Halfcrown minted in Exeter
 

CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HIB REX
Horseman left, sash tied in a bow, no ground line.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Oval scroll-garnished shield.
Rose mintmark
Ex Dr J Hulett, A. Morris.
Besly J14 · Bull 660/14 · Brooker cf. 1027 · North 2550/1 · S 3065

Crown

1645 Crown minted in Exeter
 

CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX
King on horse, seated left, sash with two loose ends.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Oval scroll-garnished shield.
Castle mintmark
Besly D20 · Brooker cf. 1041 · North 2561 · S 3062
1645 Crown minted in Exeter
 

CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX
King on horseback, sash tied in large bow.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Garnished shield of Royal Arms with twelve even scrolls.
Rose mintmark on obverse, Ex mintmark on reverse
Ex William N. Clarke. Roughly 12-16 Rose/Ex known (2026).
Besly C16 · Brooker 1036-7 · North 2558 · S 3059