Pontefract Castle

In operation from June 1648 to March 25, 1649, past the execution of Charles I in support of Charles II. Issues can read "OBS PC" (obsidium → "siege"). Original production is estimated at 300-600 coins with about 8-12 surviving. Issues include Halfcrowns and Shillings.

Shilling

1648 Shilling minted in Pontefract Castle

DVM : SPIRO : SPERO.
Crowned CR.

OBS / P XII C
Castle gateway with flag.
Hird 276, Brooker 1233, North 2647, S 3149. Lozenge. Castle siege.
1648 Shilling minted in Pontefract Castle

DVM : SPIRO : SPERO.
Crowned CR.

OBS / P XII C
Castle gateway with flag.
Hird 277, North 2647, S 3149. Round. Castle siege. Ex Martin Hughes Collection.
1648 Shilling minted in Pontefract Castle

DVM : SPIRO : SPERO.
Crowned CR.

OBS / P C
Castle gateway with flag dividing PC.
North 2646, S 3148. Octagonal. Castle siege. Ex Glendennings 11/19/75 lot 503, Spink auction 107 11/22/94 lot 167 (cover).