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

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

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Lot Description: Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1d.2-Ca.9, W-11500. Rarity-6+. Copper. Nothing Below King. VF-25 (PCGS). 91.9 grains. Handsome black and tan with strong detail on both sides. Evenly granular on both sides but not unattractively so. A small but deep dent is noted under S of PLEBS. Reverse ideally centered, obverse aligned to 3 o'clock with denticles plain from 5 o'clock to 1 o'clock. A highly collectible piece. Provenance: From the Bill Gleckler Collection. Earlier from our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6133. 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.