Charles I / Charles II, Pontefract Besieged, octagonal shilling, 1648, Charles II issue following the execution of Charles I, obv., crowned C R, legend DVM: SPIRO: SPERO. around, struck from the same die as the preceding lot after extensive re-working, rev., CAROLVS: SECVNDVS: 1648 [N of legend inverted], castle gateway somewhat similar to preceding coins with OBS to left, P-C above and cannon protruding from right turret, 4.65g / 71.7 gr. (Hird 279; Brooker 1234; N. 2648; S. 3150), very fine to good very fine

Estimate: GBP 4000 - 6000