Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 9b.1-Fc.8, W-11500. Rarity-7. Copper. Annulets and Sideways 8 Below King. Extremely Fine. 88.43 grains. There is an unusual amount of sharp detail remaining to both sides of this coin, a superior circulated example of a challenging early Colonial era type. It is not perfect in this regard, of course, and we note areas of softness along the upper obverse and reverse borders where little definition is seen. This is largely the result of an uneven strike, although obverse die state shares in the blame (this variety deteriorates along the upper left obverse in later states). Handsome deep copper-brown patina throughout, no major marks, minor obverse roughness between the top of the harp and base of the crown on the obverse, reverse with a couple of ancient verdigris spots. The detail below King David is particularly crisp with both annulets and the digit 8 plainly evident. PCGS# 42. NGC ID: AUAR. Collector envelope included.
