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

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

6054

Erhaltungsgrad

G4BN

Preis

204

Losbeschreibung

Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Halfpenny. Vlack 1-A, W-11540. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Good-4 (PCGS). 117.68 grains. A lovely example of this larger St. Patrick issue with rich hazelnut coloration and darker chestnut patina in the recesses. The obverse is largely smooth, displaying only a shadow of the king and the harp but with somewhat distinct legends. A trivial roughness is apparent in place of the brass splasher at the crown though this is insignificant in-hand. The reverse shows much more definition, offering bold outlines to St. Patrick and his audience. These Mark Newby imports circulated widely throughout New Jersey as the well-worn state of many survivors bears witness. Provenance: From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68. PCGS# 46. Click here for certification details from PCGS.