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

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1114

Grade

F12

Price

1,110

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 4a.1-Gb.1, W-11500. Rarity-6. Copper. Sea Beasts Below King. Fine-12 (PCGS). 84.6 grains. Superlative quality and visual appeal for the assigned grade. Smooth, totally problem-free golden-brown surfaces have a well placed splasher on the crown and an extra drop of brass at the top of the harp. Just about perfectly centered and evenly struck, the legends are complete and bold, and the devices fully outlined. Provenance: From the Norman G. Peters Collection. PCGS# 42. Click here for certification details from PCGS.