Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 9a.2-Fc.7, W-11500. Rarity-6. Copper. Multiple Annulets Below King. VF-30 (PCGS).

Sharply struck from the initial state of these dies, even moderate wear does not overly interfere with one's appreciation of the overall design. Especially sharp at the area below the king which features several interesting "sea beasts" in addition to the at least three annulets that place this die within Martin obverse group 9. The reverse is trivially off center with the ground below the church at lower right running off the planchet. Hard, glossy surfaces are dressed in rich antique copper patina and show no marks of consequence. A tiny planchet pit in the upper left obverse field is noted for accuracy. There is no trace of a splasher.

PCGS# 915680. NGC ID: AUAR.

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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex John Agre and Dave Wnuck (Coin Rarities Online); Jim LaSarre, December 2009.