Watch List notes:

Charles I (1625-49), silver obsidional Pontefract Shilling, 1648, struck on an octagonal flan, crown above C.R at centre, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, DVM: SPIRO. SPERO, rev. Pontefract Castle gateway, date below, OBS vertically upward to left, hand holding sword to right, flag on central tower above, P to left, C to right, weight 5.36g (Brooker 1231; N.2646; S.3148). Toned, a little weak in parts, long hairline scratch on reverse, very fine for issue.

Provenance:
Ex Spink Coin Auction 168, 15th April 2004, lot 246.