York

In operation from late 1642 to July 16, 1644 when the town surrendered after a siege. Issues are identified by a lion mintmark or "EBOR" (Eboracum, Latin for York), with dates 1643-44. Original production is estimated at 25,000-50,000 coins with about 600-900 surviving. Issues include Halfpounds, Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings, Sixpences, Groats and Threepences.

Threepence

1643-44 Threepence minted in York

CAROLVS. D. G. MA. BR. FR. ET. HI. REX.
Bust of Charles left, III behind.

.CHRISTO. AVSPICE. REGNO.
Square-topped shield over cross fleury, EBOR above.
S 2877. Lion mintmark.

Shilling

1643-44 Shilling minted in York

CAROLVS.D.G.MAG:BRI. FRA:ET:HI:REX.
Bust of Charles left, XII behind.

.CHRISTO.AVSPICE.REGNO.
Shield, EBOR above.
S 2870. Type 1. Lion mintmark.
1643-44 Shilling minted in York

Bust in laced collar.

EBOR above square-topped shield.
S 2871. Type 2. Lion mintmark.
1643-44 Shilling minted in York

Bust in laced collar.

EBOR below oval shield.
Brooker 1093, S 2872. Type 3. Lion mintmark.
1643-44 Shilling minted in York

CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Bust of Charles left, XII behind.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Shield, EBOR below.
S 2873. Type 4. Lion mintmark. Ex Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath (1870-1941).
1643-44 Shilling minted in York

CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Bust of Charles left, XII behind.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Shield, EBOR below.
Besly 2Ee, North 2320, S 2874. Type 5. Lion mintmark.

Halfcrown

1643-44 Halfcrown minted in York

CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HI REX
Horseman.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Oval garnished shield.
S 2864. Type 2. Lion mintmark. Made by Briot and hand struck. Fewer than 24 are recorded by Bull with 7 of those in museums (2026).
1643-44 Halfcrown minted in York

CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Horseman. Tall horse, mane in front of chest, EBOR below.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Crowned square-topped shield betweeen C R, floral spray in legend.
Besly Group 3, North 2313, S 2867. Type 5. Lion mintmark.
1643-44 Halfcrown minted in York
NGC MS63+

CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Horseman.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Crowned oval shield with C R around.
North 2314, S 2868. Type 6. Lion mintmark. NGC top pop (2025).
1643-44 Halfcrown minted in York

CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HI REX
Horseman, horse's tail between legs.

CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Oval garnished shield - lion skin garniture.
Bull 560, Besly 2E, cf. SCBI Brooker 1086-8, N 2315, S 2869. Type 7. Lion mintmark. Made by Briot on a rotary press. Ex Samuel Birchall of Leeds (1761-1814).