Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 8a.3-Da.5, W-11500. Rarity-5. Copper. Martlet Alone Below King. VF-20 (PCGS).

72.7 grains. Steely-olive in the protected areas with lighter autumn-brown elsewhere, the crown is warm brassy-gold with an expertly placed splasher. Nicely centered and predominantly bold with just a trace of trivial softness along the upper left reverse border. Smooth, hard and glossy, this is about as nice as this type comes at the VF grade level.

PCGS# 902856. NGC ID: AUAR.

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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Bill Anton; Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.