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In operation from early 1648 to early 1649 during an 11 month siege, surrendering December 22, 1648. Issues are generally lozenge or octagonal pieces with a crude representation of the castle and a denomination, but appear to also have struck the Fortuna issues without a denomination. Original production is estimated at 250-500 pieces with a denomination, with about 15-22 surviving. Issues include Halfcrowns, Shillings, and a very low number of gold pieces.
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Castle gateway with two turrets puched twice, value below. |
| North 2652a, S 3169 (orig). Ex Bob Lyall. Robert Ready British Museum electrotype of the unique Scarborough two shillings (type III). | |
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Caroli Fortuna resurgam |
| N 2651, Brooker 1270 (orig). The blank reverse (vs. the obverse castle impressed through) implies it is a later copy, perhaps by Gifford. | |