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

Bust with IIII behind.

Oval scroll-garnished shield.
S 3088.

Shilling

1645 Shilling minted in Exeter

Crowned and armoured bust left, with rounded shoulder, value behind.

Oval garnished shield.
Brooker 1066 and Brettell 383 same dies, Besly C15, N 2575, S 3085. Rose mintmark.

Halfcrown

1643-46 Halfcrown minted in Exeter

Horseman with twisted tail.

Oval scroll-garnished shield.
North 2550/1, S 3065. Rose mintmark. Ex Dr J Hulett, A. Morris.

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.
North 2561, S 3062. Castle mintmark.
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.
Besly C16, SCBI Brooker 1036-7, North 2558, S 3059. Rose mintmark on obverse, Ex mintmark on reverse. Ex William N. Clarke. Roughly 12-16 Rose/Ex known (2026).