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Auction: 312 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1428

Great Britain. 1648 Pontefract Siege 1 Shilling, Charles I. Fine. S-3148. KM-381. Obv: Crowned CR. Rev: Castle. Gray toned throughout and heavily worn, this rare artifact is sure to delight the specialist as it can be comfortably be considered a rarity at auction. One flan crack is noted and runs 3/4 of the way through both sides - it´s tough to determine if its presence was as-stuck or post-strike.Ponterfract, an old medieval town in West Yorkshire, England was considered a key to the north and during Charles I and Charles II´s reign and was the sight of three sieges that took place in 1648 and 1849. The current example, a crude, diamond-shaped piece was issued during Charles I´s reign before he was executed.

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$850