Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1b.9-Ba.2, W-11500. Rarity-7+. Copper. Nothing Below King. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).86.5 grains. A brassy, olive-brown color dominates the complexion of this sharply-reeded edge example, accompanied by scattered traces of green patina throughout. The surfaces are rough and porous in texture, though considerable definition is apparent to the remaining design elements, with the harp most distinct on the obverse. Subtle traces of a brass splasher are found at the crown, which has been well integrated into the surrounding aesthetic. The detail on the reverse softer but still uniform, with the portrait of St. Patrick and the adjacent church nicely discernible. Syd recorded three of this die variety and the present piece, acquired after his books release, is a fourth.PCGS# 915291.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from our October 2018 Baltimore Auction, lot 6049.
