Exeter

In operation from late 1643 to April 13, 1646 when the city surrendered following a siege. Issues are identified by an "Ex" mintmark, rose privy marks, and with dates from 1644-45 on the coins. Original production is estimated at 30,000-60,000 coins with about 400-800 surviving. Issues include Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillngs, Sixpences, Groats, Threepences, Halfgroats, Pennies, gold Unites, Half-Unites and Crowns.

Groat

1644 Groat minted in Exeter

Bust with IIII behind.

Oval scroll-garnished shield.
S 3088.

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).