1 Shilling - Charles II Pontefract siege coinage (1648)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1648 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Face value | 5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.000g |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3150 |
Crowned royal cypher, legend around.
C R DVM : SPIRO : SPERO
Castle gateway with flag dividing P C above, legend to left and cannon to right, all surrounded by legend and date.
CAROLVS : SECVNDVS : 1648 OBS P C
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The 1648 1 Shilling - Charles II Pontefract siege coinage is a circulating 1 shilling coin, struck in silver. It weighs 4g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Castle gateway with flag dividing P C above, legend to left and cannon to right, all surrounded by legend and date.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1648 1 Shilling - Charles II Pontefract siege coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1648 1 Shilling - Charles II Pontefract siege coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £5.41 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1648 1 Shilling - Charles II Pontefract siege coinage?
Check the weight 4g and diameter 30mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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