Charles I, Civil War coinages, Pontefract besieged, 1648-49, in name of Charles II, February - 24 March 1649, octagonal Shilling, 4.23g, carolvs : secvndvs : 1648, castle gateway, obs to left, cannon protruding to right, flag above on tower dividing p c, rev. crowned c r, dvm : spiro : spero, (Brooker 1234; N.2648; S.3150), small nick to flan, possibly occurring in the production process, dispersed weak areas, a presentable example of this sought after coinage, very fine. Estimate: £2,000.00 - £3,000.00