Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 7b.2-Da.6, W-11500. Rarity-8. Copper. Large 8 Below King. Fine Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).87.6 grains. Better than expected appearance for the grade with decent black and tan color and full, well centered detail that could almost be called VF. The surfaces just a little rough with some central obverse scratches and verdigris below the king. Syd recorded just two examples of this variety, both in his collection.PCGS# 915259.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Dix Noonan Webbs November 2013 sale, lot 9. Plated in the 2018 Martin reference Saint Patrick Coinage (for Ireland and New Jersey) pp. 187, 276.<p>
