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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Shilling - Charles I Newark siege coinage
1645 year| Silver | 5.82 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1645 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.82 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Rhombus |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend, date across 3 lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OBS
NEWARKE
1645
Translation: OBS is short for obsessum or `besieged` in Latin
Comment
These pieces were generally hand cut from silverware donated by Royalist supporters towards the end of the English Civil War so consequently weight data is approximate and will vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1645 Charles I Newark siege coinage silver shilling is that it was minted during the English Civil War, specifically during the Siege of Newark, which lasted from 1644 to 1646. The coin was produced in limited quantities and was used as a means of payment for the soldiers and civilians within the besieged town. Its design features a crowned bust of Charles I on one side and a cross fleury on the other, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
