Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1a.3-Ba.22, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Nothing Below King. EF-40 (PCGS). 97.8 grains. An exceptionally sharp and well-preserved example with an interesting and attractive patina. Olive-brown surfaces have the usual brass splasher on the crown, but also display additional brassy color in the protected areas of the fields and recesses of the design. The toning allows for already bold detail to stand out even more prominently. There is only light wear on the devices and no marks or flaws to report. The fields retain a subtly frosty texture that is rarely seen on St. Patrick coins. Uncommon quality for the issue and worthy of inclusion in a high quality type set. From the Norman G. Peters Collection.
