1670s NJ 1/2P Saint Patrick, BN MS(PCGS#46)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6200

Grade

VG8BN

Price

411

Lot Description

Undated (Circa 1663-1672) St. Patrick or Mark Newby Halfpenny. Vlack 5-D, W-11540. Copper. Reeded Edge. Medium Obverse Letters. VG-8. 146.4 grains. Choice smooth light brown with no problems but wear. Brassy splash is round and centered just a little too far left. A great looking coin for the grade. Craige wanted $135 for this one around 1970. PCGS# 46. Provenance: From the Ted L. Craige Collection.