Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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GREAT BRITAIN. Newark (Besieged). Shilling, 1646. Charles I. PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, EF Details.
S-3143; KM-370.2; N-2640. Siege issue. Diamond shaped. In spite of the noted graffiti, which is a sometimes encountered problem on these issues, this example of the popular siege type has strong details, far better than the average one encountered.
S-3143; KM-370.2; N-2640. Siege issue. Diamond shaped. In spite of the noted graffiti, which is a sometimes encountered problem on these issues, this example of the popular siege type has strong details, far better than the average one encountered.
Struck during a moment of desperation of the English Civil War, these issues were made during the final siege of Newark when wealthy Royalist supporters donated their silver finery for use in currency. Despite the crude nature of the issue, as evidenced by the uneven flan shape along with a minor die shift on the reverse, they remain popular collector issues. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000