BRITISH COINS, Civil War Siege Coinage, Charles I, Obsidional Coinage, Pontefract besieged, Silver Shilling, 1648, on lozenge shaped flan, C.R at centre, crown above, legend DVM: SPIRO. SPERO, outer beaded circle both sides, rev castle gateway with small flag at top P and C either side of flag, date below, OBS to left, sword in hand to right, 6.25g (Brooker 1230; N 2646; S 3148). A couple of verdigris spots each side, weak in parts, bold fine / about very fine, toned and rare.
ex Phil Wallick, Simpsonville, Maryland, USA, c.2000
Estimate: £3000-4000