Posted on 27th Feb
A selection of rare and historically-significant coins and stamps are being offered at Anderson & Garland Auctioneers on Thursday, 6th March, from 10am.
Among the highlights is a Charles I Civil War Siege Piece of Newark Castle, a silver shilling dated 1645 below the inscription ‘Obs Newarke’.
This coin is in fine condition with attractive toning on both sides. Estimated at £1,000 to £2,000, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in English history. The coin was minted during the third and final siege of Newark in 1646, during the last year of the First English Civil War.
Besieged Royalists, facing a dire shortage of currency, established a mint to produce lozenge-shaped coins made from silver flagons and drinking cups donated by loyal Royalist noblemen. The coins bore a Royal crown between the initials C R on the obverse, with the reverse featuring the inscription OBS Newark (OBS being an abbreviation of obsidium, Latin for siege) and the year of minting.
Viewing is on Monday, 3rd March, from 10am-3pm, and for the auction itself on Thursday, 6th March. Watch and bid live online at www.andersonandgarland.com or in person at Anderson House, Newcastle, NE5 1BF.
View the full catalogue at https://www.andersonandgarland.com/auction/details/sc060325-the-stamps–coins-auction/?au=796&so=2&pn=1
