Charles I Halfgroat Aberystwyth Mint 1638/9-42

Charles I (1625-49), silver Half-Groat of Twopence, Aberystwyth Mint (1638-42),

obv; crowned bust left within beaded circle, value II behind, legend surrounding, initial mark open book, CAROLVS. D: G. M. B. F: ET. H: REX.,

rev; plumes in crown with bands, within beaded inner circle, legend surrounding, initial mark book, IVSTITIA. THRONVM. FIRMAT.,

Brooker 781; N.2343; S.2901

Lightly and atractivly toned, nice full round flan and and central striking

Very Fine and better for issue

scarce and made from locally mined silver.

The abbreviated Latin legends translates on obverse as “Charles, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland,” and on the reverse “Justice strengthens the throne.”