Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1a.3-Ba.22, W-11500.

Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1a.3-Ba.22, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Nothing Below King. VF-30 (PCGS). This is a well struck example with good centering on the obverse, reverse drawn trivially to 5:30 with the lower right border lightly engaging the design elements. Reverse Ba.22 sinks badly in later states, but this is an early impression with the saint's portrait complete where allowed by moderate wear. All other design elements are similarly bold for the grade, the surfaces generally nice medium brown in tone with a bit of nice gloss. Darker charcoal-russet nestled among many of the peripheral features is associated with old, hard, inactive surface scale that does not detract. The brass splasher is large, misshapen, and wildly out of place to involve the top of the harp, King David's chest and profile, but only the lower right corner of the crown. Trivial pitting in the planchet is as made and requires magnification to discern; there are no detracting marks. A great mid-grade example of the basic Nothing Below King variety of St. Patrick farthing. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. PCGS# 42. NGC ID: AUAR. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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