Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1c.7-Ca.3, Breen-208, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Nothing Below King. EF-40, Granular.85.02 grains. Uniform microporosity is visible under magnification though this remains untroubling to the naked eye. The complexion is painted in dark cocoa shades with a pleasing olive patina in the protected regions. The edge reeding is left well pronounced and the design elements exhibit significant sharpness despite the minor surfaces texture. Intricate details like St. Patricks facial features show clearly on the reverse, accompanying what appears to be a shallow clip at 3 oclock. A pleasing example of the type with only about 15 pieces throughout to survive from these dies.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
