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1 Shilling - Charles I Newark siege coinage

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Issuer England (United Kingdom)
King Charles I (1625-1649)
Type Emergency coinage › Siege coins
Years 1645-1646
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.93 g
Shape Rhombus
Technique Klippe
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16851
References Sp# 3143
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, KM# 370.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Large central crown dividing royal cypher, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C R
XII

Translation: King Charles (Carolus Rex)

Reverse

Legend across two horizontal lines, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OBS
NEWARK
1646

Translation: Newark besieged

Comments

These pieces were generally hand cut from silverware donated by Royalist supporters towards the end of the English Civil War so consequently weight data is approximate and will vary.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1645  Photo (fr) KM#370.2 (OBS/NEWARK/1645)
1646  Photo $ 960 (fr) KM#370.2 (OBS/NEWARK/1646)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483
Lot 21053
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2025 1645 – (fr) KM#370.2 (OBS/NEWARK/1645) VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 27
Lot 988
Internet Archive
27 Nov 2021 1646 – (fr) KM#370.2 (OBS/NEWARK/1646) VF USD 380.10
(NOK 3600.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Charles I (Newark siege coinage)
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 34715
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1646 – (fr) KM#370.2 (OBS/NEWARK/1646) VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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