Charles I Carlisle Besieged Shilling Coin

For Sale: £16,500.00

This is an exceptionally rare emergency issue Shilling from a city under siege during the Civil War.

Shilling, 1645, crown over initials and date, linear and beaded circles surrounding both sides.

Reverse – Three line inscription including date, rosette above and below. 4.82g.

This coin is weakly struck at the centre as is typical of this crude issue. A pleasing coin for this City under siege.

An extremely rare, bold very fine coin.