Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 6b.1-Ba.8, Breen-217, W-11500. Rarity-6. Copper. Annulet, Small 8, and Martlet Below King. Fine-12, Damage.102.28 grains. Shades of rich chocolate brown color paint this desirable Martlet example. The surfaces are overall smooth and glossy, though punctuated by old spherical indentations on each side. These blemishes have long been worn into the overall aesthetic and the eye appeal remains pleasing. This scarce variety is defined by the presence of a round annulet, a martlet (bird), and a small 8 that Sydney Martin suggests is actually "a conjunct pair of annulets." This trio of remarkable features is clearly discernible beneath the king on the obverse, with the left side of the annulet elongated by an old abrasion. Nicely defined at the borders and an important find for specialists.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
