Shilling; twaalf pence, noodmunt uit Pontefract, uit het beleg door Oliver Cromwell 1648

This octagonal silver coin, minted in 1648 during the Siege of Pontefract by Oliver Cromwell, is a rare example of an emergency coin. The coin features a depiction of Pontefract Castle on one side, while the other side displays the words "Post Mortem" and "Pro Libertate." This coin, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, serves as a tangible reminder of a turbulent period in British history, highlighting the desperation of the besieged Royalists who resorted to creating their own currency.