Pontefract Castle

In operation from late 1648 to March 25, 1649, past the execution of Charles I in support of Charles II. Issues can read "OBS PC" (obsidium → "siege"). The primary issue was the shilling, but two shillings and gold unites exist but are extremely rare. Across all varieties of shillings dozens are known but most are worn or damaged.

Shilling

1648 Shilling minted in Pontefract Castle
 

DVM : SPIRO : SPERO.
Crowned CR.

OBS / P XII C
Castle gateway with flag.
Lozenge. Castle siege.
Hird 276 · Brooker 1233 · North 2647 · S 3149
1648 Shilling minted in Pontefract Castle
 

DVM : SPIRO : SPERO.
Crowned CR.

OBS / P XII C
Castle gateway with flag.
Round. Castle siege. Ex Martin Hughes Collection.
Hird 277 · Brooker cf. 1233 (same dies) · North 2647 · S 3149
1648 Shilling minted in Pontefract Castle
 

DVM : SPIRO : SPERO.
Crowned CR.

OBS / P C
Castle gateway with flag dividing PC.
Octagonal. Castle siege. Ex Glendennings 11/19/75 lot 503, Spink auction 107 11/22/94 lot 167 (cover).
Hird 270–271 · Brooker cf. 1229–1231 (same dies) · North 2646 · S 3148