1723 Farth Hibernia, DEI.GRATIA, BN MS(PCGS#176)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

186

Grade

MS62BN

Price

504

Lot Description

1723 Wood's Hibernia Farthing. Martin 3.9-Bc.2, W-12350. Rarity-6. DEI. GRATIA. REX. MS-62 BN (PCGS). Ideal for Mint State type purposes, this lovely Wood's Hibernia farthing is boldly struck with a satiny texture to both sides. The in hand appearance is uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade, subtle lilac undertones to dominant copper brown patina adding further appeal. Late die state for this workhorse reverse with a prominent crack from the border after the digit 3 in the date and additional breaks in the harp strings. Provenance: From our sale of the Xavier Ken Koike Collection, June 2018 Baltimore Auction, lot 1026. PCGS# 176. 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.