The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. Newark. 1645-1646.

AR Sixpence (25mm, 3.06 g, 12h), Newark beseiged. In the name of Charles I. Dated 1646. Large crown; C R flanking; VI (mark of value) below / OBS :/ NEWARK/ 1646. Hird 267 (same dies); Brooker 1228 (same dies); North 2642; SCBC 3146.
Slight double strike on obverse. Some marks, possibly to plate prior to strike.
Toned. EF. Rare.

Ex Baldwin 43 (12 October 2005), lot 2348; Agricola (Spink 31, 12 October 1983), lot 224.