St. Patrick Farthing
Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 3b.1-Eb.3. Rarity-7+. EF-40 (PCGS).
90.2 grains. An extremely choice example! Choice and smooth light brown surfaces contrast sharply against the large golden splash that covers most of the crown and the entire profile of King David. No marks are seen, just some old encrustation around FLOREAT and, to a lesser degree, some letters on the reverse. The centers are a bit softly struck, typical of the variety, a die pair which is easily identified by the vertical die line from St. Patrick's shoulders. Some pits are seen, remnants of the pre-striking texture, but they are both natural and inoffensive. This is an excellent specimen to add to a cabinet that focuses on color and surface quality, two characteristics in which this coinage is often found wanting.
PCGS# 42.
From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
Estimate: $150