Lot 1484
St. Patrick Copper Farthing. PCGS graded AU-50 Brown. Somewhat porous with interspersed charcoal gray and medium brown patina. Very scarce denomination in all grades. Pop 1; 2 in 53; 1 in 58 (PCGS # 42) .
The coinage of Mark Newby, who came to America from Ireland in 1681, was made legal tender by the General Assembly of New Jersey in May, 1682. The obverses show a crowned king kneeling playing a harp. The legent FLOREAT REX (May the King prosper) is separated by a crown.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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