1670s NJ 1/4P Saint Patrick, BN MS(PCGS#42)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2022

Grade

F15BN

Price

780

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 4f.2-Gc.1, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Sea Beasts Below King, Stars in Legend. Fine-15 (PCGS). 94.4 grains. Golden-brown with deeper toning in the protected areas. Brass splasher over the right side of the crown extending to the top of the harp and King David's face. Light porosity in a few places and some scrapes in the right obverse field, but overall the surfaces are decent for the grade. All of the devices are clear and the legends bold save for R in REX. A solid example of the die variety or "Sea Beasts" type. Provenance: From the Bill Gleckler Collection. PCGS# 42. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.