The 1648 Shilling - Charles I (Pontefract Siege)Silver octagonal-shaped one Shilling siege coin struck at the Pontefract mint in 1648. It was actually struck after the death of Charles I on 30 January 1648 and so it was issued in the name of Charles II (Carol II on coin), although Charles II did not take the throne until 1660. Some class the coin as Charles II but Spinks list it under Charles I.
As the Civil War raged through England, coins were minted at many towns around the country to satisfy the need to create coins to pay soldiers and other costs of war. The coin is octagonal in shape (it is not clipped!). SCBC: 3151, North: 2649. Coins of this era tend to be quite expensive.
Width is 32mm and weighs 4.5g.
The Obverse shows a crown with three lines of test below: "HANC DE / VS DEDIT / 1648" (meaning God has given this 1648). Legend is "CAROL II D G MAG B F ET H REX".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse shows a castle. On the right of the castle a canon protrudes. On the left is "OBS". Above centre turret is "PC". Legend is "POST MORTEM PATRIIS PRO FILIO" (meaning after the death of the father for the son).Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Rare
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1648
Monarch/Ruler: Charles I (1625-1649)
Category: Shillings. See more Shillings coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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