Charles I (1625-1649), Pontefract besieged, Octagonal Shilling, 1648, large crown over C∙R with legend DVM SPIRO SPERO below, reverse castle gateway with flag tower dividing P-C and hand holding sword protruding from right tower, OBS vertically at left, date below castle, wt. 4.78 g, (S.3148, N.2646, Brooker 1231). Near very fine, toned.