Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1d.1-Ba.11, W-11520. Rarity-6+. Silver. Nothing Below King. EF-45+ (PCGS).

98.0 grains. Only when a collection of this magnitude comes to auction will bidders be given the opportunity to pursue multiple examples of rarities such as the St. Partrick farthing in silver. This handsome Choice EF representative comes from the "common" Martin number for the type. It sports medium dove gray patina with underlying silver and pale gold evident. Centering is ideal with fully denticulated borders framing both sides. The devices are likewise sharp apart from just a touch of softness in the centers, in which area a trace of planchet porosity is present on the reverse. A few wispy pin scratches in the left reverse field hardly detract from surfaces that are pleasingly smooth.

PCGS# 902860. NGC ID: 2U3S.

To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection

From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.