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1 Shilling - Charles II Pontefract siege coinage
1648 year| Silver | 4.35 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Castle gateway with flag dividing P C above, legend to left and cannon to right, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POST:MORTEM:PATRIS:PRO:FILIO
Translation: After the death of the father for the son
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Siege coinage of the English Civil War (1645-49), bearing the name of Charles II.Struck on hand cut flans within the besieged castle at Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Despite bearing the date 1648, these pieces are believed to have been produced after the execution of Charles I on 30th January 1649, in support of his son who would go on to become King Charles II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1648 Charles II Pontefract siege coinage 1 Shilling coin is that it was minted during the English Civil War, specifically during the siege of Pontefract Castle, which was a key stronghold for the Royalist forces. The coin was minted using silver from looted church plate and other sources, and its production was overseen by the Royalist military leader, Prince Rupert. Despite its origins, the coin was still accepted as legitimate currency by both Royalist and Parliamentarian forces, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item today.
