Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 40 21 Nov 2019
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British Coins, Charles I, Pontefract besieged, diamond- or lozenge-shaped shilling, 1648, large crown over centred CR, legend DVM SPIRO SPERO beneath and surrounding, rev. castle gateway with central tower lacking flag, P-C vertically on right divided by mark of value XII, OBS vertically on left, date below castle, wt. 4.6gms., 70 grains (S.3149; N.2647; Hird.278; Br.1233; Nelson figure 2), very fine, evenly detailed, old-cabinet toning, rare
Purchased in the 1950s for £7.10.0.
The Latin legend on this coin's obverse, seen on other pieces as well, clearly asserted Charles I's faith that he would ultimately be spared by the Puritan opposition. It translates to mean 'Whilst I Live, I Hope'. The motto was put on his Pontefract coins after he had been captured and imprisoned. The other side's motif (crown over CR for Carolus Rex) expresses the king's indomitable belief that he was divinely chosen to rule.
(3000-5000)
Purchased in the 1950s for £7.10.0.
The Latin legend on this coin's obverse, seen on other pieces as well, clearly asserted Charles I's faith that he would ultimately be spared by the Puritan opposition. It translates to mean 'Whilst I Live, I Hope'. The motto was put on his Pontefract coins after he had been captured and imprisoned. The other side's motif (crown over CR for Carolus Rex) expresses the king's indomitable belief that he was divinely chosen to rule.
(3000-5000)