Description
Charles I of the House of Stuart, King of England 1625-1649 AD, Silver Groat (2.04g, 22mm), initial mark Plumes, Aberystwyth mint 1642-1648 AD. Obverse: Crowned bust of King Charles I facing to the left, wearing elaborate dress, mark of value “IIII” to right, plumes to left, inner beaded border and legend beginning with the initial mark surrounds, “CAROLVS· D:G: M: BR: F: ET· HI: REX”. Reverse: Shield of Arms of the House of Stuart within ornate, round mantle and surmounted by plumes, inner beaded border and legend which ends with the initial mark surrounds, “·CHRISTO· AVSPICE· REGNO”. Spink-2891; North-2337. A most charming example despite the slight edge fault, light obverse hairline scratch, otherwise offering a noteworthy portrait and clear reverse devices, very collectible, good Very Fine.
The obverse Latin legend reads unabridged as “Carolus, deī grātiā, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae et Hiberniae rēx”, with an English translation of “Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland”. The reverse Latin legend is stated in full as “chrīstō auspice rēgnō”, with an English translation of “I rule with the patronage of Christ”.
