ShillingCharles IPontefract besieged 1648 , PC above castle, on an octagonal flan S.3148 a bold example EF or near so with only a few small weakly struck areas, an impressive and eye-catching example of this normally poorly executed type, we note other high grade Pontefract pieces have retailed for sums in excess of £13,000 in recent times
ShillingCharles I 1648 Pontefract besieged, lozenge-shaped with XII to right of castle, dividing PC S.3149 VF with a pleasing grey tone, nicely centred with an even strike for this issue, exhibiting much eye appeal, Very rare and seldom encountered as nice as this, superior to the example in Auction A148 (Lot 1574) which realised £4212 inclusive of buyers premium
ShillingCharles I 1648 Pontefract besieged, lozenge-shaped with XII to right of castle, dividing PC S.3149 VF, comes with collectors ticket stating 'weak in parts with some original gilding'
Shilling Charles I Siege piece 1648 PontefractS.3150 (In the name of Charles II) VG/Fine struck on an octagonal flan, the centre of the obverse smoothed, very rare, comes with old collectors ticket from July 1965 (£20)
Shilling 1648 Pontefract besieged, with XII dividing PC reverse S3149 Poor/Fair obverse worn smooth, faint details of castle, last digit of date and denomination over C showing reverse
Shilling Charles I Pontefract 1648 S.3150 (in the name of Charles II) sharp and pleasing VF so seldom offered thus but holed at the top (perhaps a £6,000 - £8,000 retail item these days without the hole)
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