1670s NJ 1/4P Saint Patrick, Silver MS(PCGS#45)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6004

Grade

VF30

Price

5,040

Lot Description

Rare Silver St. Patrick Farthing St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1d.1-Ba.1.1. Silver. Rarity-6+. VF-30 (PCGS). 99.5 grains. Attractive medium gray with iridescent highlights of gold and pale green. A small planchet flaw near the obverse rim below X of REX has a related pit on the opposite side. An old scratch behind the kneeling king is the only significant flaw. This is a very acceptable example of this popular and scarce issue. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection of New Jersey Coppers. PCGS# 45. Click here for certification details from PCGS.