Charles I Silver Shilling
Pontefract siege
Type 1 - 1648
Octagonal
3.61g 30.1mm
Spink - 3148
North - 2646 Rare
Obverse:
D[U]M SPIRO SPERO. Large crown over C R.
Reverse:
Castle gateway, OBS to left and P C at sides of central tower, a hand holding a sword protruding from the right tower. [Date below].
Good fine and rare. Same die pair as Brooker 1231, with thicker lettering and large CR.
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Specific References
Charles I Silver Shilling
Pontefract siege
Type 1 - 1648
Octagonal
3.61g 30.1mm
Spink - 3148
North - 2646 Rare
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