Ashby de la Zouch Castle
In operation from late 1645 to February 28, 1646 when the beseiged castle surrendered. Issues are identified by
an "A" mintmark and have
features associated with Bristol-mint dies - the Bristol garrison and mint workers had relocated to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle
in September 1645. Original production is estimated at under 2,000 coins with about 20-30 surviving. Issues include Halfcrowns, Shillngs, Groats and Threepences.
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Morris A-1, S 3031. Plume mintmark. A below date, no plume before Charles' face. Castle siege. Ex Tim Owen, Dave Simms, History in Coins. Rarest of the two Ashby shillings with fewer than 20 believed to exist (2025). |
