Lot 226
Charles I (1625-1649), in the name of Charles II, Civil War Issues, Third Siege of Pontefract, AR 'octagonal' Shilling, 1648





Ancient, British and World Coins | C24004
Auction: 10 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
£2,760
Description
Charles I (1625-1649), in the name of Charles II, Civil War Issues, Third Siege of Pontefract (June 1648 - March 1649), Silver 'octagonal' Shilling, 1648, 4.67gm. Type II, Crowned large C•R, DVM • SPIRO • SPERO, while I breath I hope, large lettering, rev. Castle gateway with muzzle of gun to right, CAROLVS : SECVNDVS : 1648, (Nelson 47; Hird 279-281 same dies; Brooker 1234 same dies; N 2648; S 3150). About Very Fine with old cabinet tone, very rare.





