Newark
In operation from late 1645 to May 6, 1646 when the town surrendered.
Issues can read "OBS NEWARK(E)" (obsidium → "siege").
Original production is estimated at 5,000-10,000 coins with about 100-200 surviving.
Issues include Halfcrowns, Shillings, Ninepences, and Sixpences.
Ninepence
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Large crown between CR. OBS / NEWARKE
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North 2641, S 3145. Stippling from the underlying type is visible. |
Shilling
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Large crown between CR. OBS / NEWARKE
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Hird 252, North 2640, S 3142. Ex Alderman Horace Hird. |
Halfcrown
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Large crown between CR. OBS / NEWARK
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Bull 686, Hird 245, Brooker 1221, N 2638, S 3140. Top of the reverse shows the underlying type. Ex Alan Morris, Welsh Marches, S. Mote. |