Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Halfpenny. Martin 1-A, W-11540. Rarity-5. Large Letters. VF-30 (PCGS).
A lovely chocolate-brown piece with smooth, glossy surfaces and solid detail for the grade. It appears the brass splasher was nicely placed on the crown but has since toned to medium-brown, and there is a circle of similar toning behind King David touching the X where a second splash of brass may have been. Overall the patina appears even, well blended, and very attractive. There are no marks or roughness to note, just a few tiny planchet voids on each side that are as made. Portions of the legends are tight to the rims, common for this variety, but everything is readable and all of the important design elements are boldly on display. A premium quality example of the type and Large Letters variety.
PCGS# 902858.
From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Heritage's January 2012 FUN Signature Auction, lot 3948.