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.
Besly A1, Brooker 1071 (same dies), North 2579, S 3088. Rose mintmark.

Shilling

1645 Shilling minted in Exeter

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

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

Halfcrown

1643-46 Halfcrown minted in Exeter

Horseman with twisted tail.

Oval scroll-garnished shield.
Besly J14, Bull 660/14, Brooker cf. 1027, 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.
Besly D20, Brooker cf. 1041, 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, 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).