England 1 Shilling - Charles I, 1648
Pontefract siege coinage
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1648
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Weight (g)
4.7
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued in 1648. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 4.7 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Royal cypher with legend around (While I live I hope)
- Reverse
- Image of Pontefract Castle, hand holding sword to right side, legend around, date below (Siege of Pontefract Castle)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1648 | — |
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