England 1 Shilling - Charles II, 1648
Pontefract siege coinage
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1648
Rulers
Commonwealth
(1649–1660)
, Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.35
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued in 1648. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 4.35 g.
- Obverse
- Central lettering and date below crown, legend around. (Charles the Second by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland God gave this)
- Reverse
- Castle gateway with flag dividing P C above, legend to left and cannon to right, all surrounded by legend. (After the death of the father for the son)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1648 | — |
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