Newark

In operation from late 1645 to May 6, 1646 when the town surrendered. Issues can read "OBS NEWARK(E)" (obsidium → "siege"). Issues include Halfcrowns, Shillings, Ninepences, and Sixpences with Sixpences being the most rare of the thousand or so across all denominations believed to survive.

Ninepence

1645 Ninepence minted in Newark

Large crown between CR.

OBS / NEWARKE

North 2641, S 3145. Stippling from the underlying type is visible.

Shilling

1645 Shilling minted in Newark

Large crown between CR.

OBS / NEWARKE

Hird 252, North 2640, S 3142. Ex Alderman Horace Hird.

Halfcrown

1645 Halfcrown minted in Newark

Large crown between CR.

OBS / NEWARK

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.