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

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2014

Grade

VF35BN

Price

1,440

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1c.9-Da.10, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Nothing Below King. VF-35 (PCGS). 87.2 grains. A boldly struck specimen with notably high relief detail and strong, raised rims. Dark brown with tan on the highpoints and brass on the crown. No marks and just trace roughness in the fields which grows a bit heavier toward the lower left reverse. Sharp legends and bold devices, a very presentable type coin. 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.