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

September 2022 Collectors Choice Online Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

94002

Grade

F12BN

Price

960

Lot Description

Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Halfpenny. Martin 3-C, W-11540. Rarity-6. Large Letters. Fine-12 (PCGS). 118.6 grains. A pleasing and interesting specimen with choice golden-brown color and no post-strike impairments. Planchet crack through the E in FLOREAT. The planchet was cut at the edge of the strip as evidenced by a straight clip at the bottom of the coin and weakly struck detail in that area where the metal was tapered thin. A distinctive and rare variety, with Breen's "very large letters" obverse. Provenance: Ex New Netherlands' 44th sale, June 1954, lot 7; our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Norweb Collection Part II, March 1988, lot 2380. PCGS# 46. 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.