Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 4c.2-Ge.4, W-11500. Rarity-7-. Copper. Sea Beasts Below King, Stars in Legend. VF-20 (PCGS). 72.4 grains. Nice light brown, a very desirable shade, with far above average surface quality. Somewhat softly struck atop both obverse and reverse where the planchet seems to be tapered thin. Brass splasher to the right of its mark, seen over the R in REX and rim above. Late die state with significant metal flow and swelling through QVIESCAT. An interesting specimen with good overall eye appeal. From our (Stacks) The Eldorado Sale, May 2009, lot 1407.
