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

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

June 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Halfpenny. Martin 4-E, W-11540. Rarity-5+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Small Letters. Fine-12 (PCGS). Really a lovely example for the assigned grade, both sides are warmly and evenly toned in copper-rose. The surfaces are smooth and satiny with plenty of good gloss. The bold brass splasher is centered within the lower left portion of the crown. Detail is generally bold in light of how much commercial use this piece has seen, most major design elements are fully appreciable, although the word FLOREAT at the left obverse border is quite faint. This is the usually seen die paring of the Small Letters Obverse 4, represented here by a handsome and inviting Fine grade coin. PCGS# 46. NGC ID: AUAS. 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.