Charles I. 1625-1649. AR siege shilling. 3.6 gm. 30 mm. Pontefract; Type II. Round. C R crowned; DUM : SPIRO: SPERO around ("While I live I hope") / Castle, banner above, cannon protruding on right; CAROLVS SECVNDVS 1648 around; P C on either side of turret; OBS to left. S. 3150. N. 2648. Extremely Fine; attractive old toning-blue gray over iridescenet surfaces; exceptional detail.

Ex DNW March 2016 (Part of a series of sales that included some long off-the-market pieces that came from a professional source).