Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 4f.2-Gc.1, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Sea Beasts Below King, Stars in Legend. Very Fine, Rough, Damaged.81.5 grains. Warm golden-copper patina dominates the in hand appearance, both sides boldly defined overall and nearly in the Extremely Fine category. The surfaces are rough and granular due to environmental damage, a few edge disturbances along the upper right obverse also noted. A moderate scrape on the reverse at the back of the saints head explains our second ("Damaged") qualifier. Reverse impression drawn trivially to 6 oclock, although the overall detail is bold, as above, and a bright brass plug that is nicely positioned over and around the crown on the obverse further enhances the appeal. Rare variety!Collector envelope with attribution notation included.
