Watch List notes:

Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Siege of Royalist Newark, Shilling, 1645, crude flat shaped crown, rev. OBS NEWARKE 1645 in three lines, 5.91g, 12h (Hird 247-248 same dies; Brooker 1223 same dies; North 2639; Spink 3141), partial striking softness above crown, otherwise remarkably bold for this scarcer 'crude' die type, lightly toned, a pleasingly good very fine, very rare in this exemplary condition for this issue.

Estimate: £1800 - £2400