Obverse:
Lozenge type with large royal crown between
C R (Carolus Rex - King Charles). Below XXX
(30 pence).
Reverse:
OBS: / NEWARK / 1646
History:
During the English Civil Wars, three royalist
fortresses under siege produced coinage. This
coin would have been hand made from old silver
plates and the like whilst Charles and his
troops were besieged in Newark Castle by the
opposing forces of Oliver Cromwell.
Date:
January to May 1646
Size:
3.7cm x 3cm
