Ancient, British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Charles I (1625-1649), Pontefract, Shilling, 1648, posthumous issue in the name of Charles II, type I, crowned c-r, rev. castle gateway with muzzle of gun to right, carolvs secvndvs, 4.70g/11h (Hird 279-81, same dies; Brooker 1234, same dies; N 2648; S 3150). Weak at one edge and has been pierced, otherwise good fine or better, rare £1,500-1,800