Charles I (1625-1649), Pontefract, Shilling, 1648, posthumous issue in the name of Charles II, type II, crown above hanc devs dedit, rev. castle gateway, post mortem patris pro filio around, 4.30g/12h (Hird 282-4, same dies; SCBI Brooker 1235, same dies; N 2649; S 3151). Pierced at 12 o’clock, otherwise about very fine and toned, rare £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Samuel Birchall of Leeds (1761-1814).

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