Lot 18
St. Patrick Copper "Farthing". PCGS graded EF-40. This is currently the finest graded by PCGS of this important colonial issue, and truly of exceptional quality. The color is a perfect chocolate brown and the planchet choice and well preserved. On the crown traces of the original brass splash can still be seen, as well as a few tiny corrosion spots in that area. Sharply struck for the issue, and well centered too. We note that PCGS has graded 13 examples of this coin in grades from VG to VF, and this single example as EF-40, with none higher.
Originally intended for the Irish, the coins were rejected there for political reasons, and soon made their way to the American colonies, where small change was in great need. Most circulated to much lower grades than seen here.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
From the Paul Arthur Norris Collection.
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