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Production dates, amounts, and estimated surviving examples are given for each mint. Estimates are based on an average 1–5% survival rate of coins of the period due to circulation, clipping, and melting so counts may vary from lists of known examples of specific issues.
In operation from mid 1644 to June 28, 1645 when the beseiged castle surrendered. Issues can read "OBS CARL" (obsidium → "siege"). Original production is estimated at 2,000-4,000 coins with about 20-30 surviving. Issues include Halfcrowns, Shillings, and Threepences.
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Large crown above CR XII within inner circle and outer circle of pellets. OBS / CARL / 1645 |
| North 263, S 3138. Castle siege. Ex Carlyon Britton Collection, Seaby's Coin Bulletin Nov 1961 SP12 | |