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Charles I Siege Shilling (12 pence) minted in Newark-on-Trent during the English Civil War. Because it was hastily cut from domestic silverware and hammered by hand, weights vary, but 8.6 grams is perfectly consistent with a surviving genuine shilling. [, , , , ]
Key Historical Details
Issuer: King Charles I (Royalist forces)
Location: Newark-on-Trent, England (a Royalist stronghold besieged by Parliamentarians)
Date: 1646 (Specifically struck during the final siege between 25 March and 6 May 1646)
Metal: Hand-cut from confiscated silver plate (such as drinking cups and flagons) [, , , ]
Design Elements
Obverse: A large Tudor crown flanked by the Royalist cypher "C R" (Carolus Rex) with the mark of value "XII" (12 pence) below.
Reverse: Inscribed in three lines OBS: / NEWARK / 1646 ("OBS" is an abbreviation for the Latin obsidium, meaning "siege"). [, , , ]
Estimated Value & Market
Due to their historical significance, extreme rarity, and unusual lozenge (diamond) shape, these siege coins are highly sought after by collectors. Depending on condition, wear, and clear readability of the stamps, these shillings typically sell at auction or from specialized dealers anywhere from $1,500 to $6,000+ (£1,000 to £4,000).
