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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. The sub-varieties of the Breen-208 "Nothing Below King" are so numerous, and the die characteristics so variable, that attribution is a complex matter. Coupled with the scarcity of the issue in general and the lack of well-detailed pieces, no comprehensive study exists, although some formidable collections help the cause (the Norweb, Griffee, Boyd-Ford, and Craige collections, to name a few). The series always attracts attention for its many mysteries to be solved. This example displays a wonderful light-brown patina and unusually smooth surfaces. It is one of the PLBBS varieties, where a B was modified into an E in the legends. The brass splasher is subtle, covering the right of the crown. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,350.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. A broad splash of brass covers not only the crown, but also the king down to his shoulder, and touches the top of the harp. This "Nothing Below King" example is original but somewhat rough, as one might expect for such an early piece. Many St. Patrick farthings spent time in the ground at one point or another, and although there is no proof such is the case here, the surfaces suggest it. The fields for the most part are slightly granular and dark, yet the devices are a pleasing light brown and smooth. The nice centering and strong remaining details encourage the VF25 NGC grade. A bit of rim flatness at 4 o'clock is either a flan defect or a slight clip, where the reeding is missing. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. A broad splash of brass covers not only the crown, but also the king down to his shoulder, and touches the top of the harp. This "Nothing Below King" example is original but somewhat rough, as one might expect for such an early piece. Many St. Patrick farthings spent time in the ground at one point or another, and although there is no proof such is the case here, the surfaces suggest it. The fields for the most part are slightly granular and dark, yet the devices are a pleasing light brown and smooth. The nice centering and strong remaining details encourage the VF25 NGC grade. A bit of rim flatness at 4 o'clock is either a flan defect or a slight clip, where the reeding is missing. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. This is a well-detailed example, although the surfaces are uniformly granular and dark. The Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins says, "The typical St. Patrick's coin is likely to be dark color, often oxidized, and to show extensive use in circulation." Although this coin shows minimal evidence of circulation, the other two characteristics are clearly evident. Only vague remnants of the brass splasher appear as a reddish accent on the high points of the crown. The coin was remarkably well-centered when struck, however, and would have received a much higher grade if not for the environmental factors affecting the surfaces. It is one of the many Nothing Below King sub-varieties. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $705.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. This is a well-detailed example, although the surfaces are uniformly granular and dark. The Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins says, "The typical St. Patrick's coin is likely to be dark color, often oxidized, and to show extensive use in circulation." Although this coin shows minimal evidence of circulation, the other two characteristics are clearly evident. Only vague remnants of the brass splasher appear as a reddish accent on the high points of the crown. The coin was remarkably well-centered when struck, however, and would have received a much higher grade if not for the environmental factors affecting the surfaces. It is one of the many Nothing Below King sub-varieties. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $705.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. The variety with "Nothing Below King," a representation of King David playing an Irish harp, with an Anglicized depiction of St. Patrick on the reverse. The large brass splasher on this coin is prominent on the obverse, although positioned low and covering a good portion of the field and part of the crown. Moderate circulation is apparent at the obverse center, where the fields and the King's portrait are smoothly worn but glossy and attractive. A small mark at the central obverse is what Eric P. Newman describes as a "dent on David's seat." An area of light corrosion exists under St. Patrick's outstretched arm on the reverse, and a bit of lacquer residue remains along the rim. Still, this coin is above average for the issue and displays plentiful, chocolate-brown appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF25 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. The variety with "Nothing Below King," a representation of King David playing an Irish harp, with an Anglicized depiction of St. Patrick on the reverse. The large brass splasher on this coin is prominent on the obverse, although positioned low and covering a good portion of the field and part of the crown. Moderate circulation is apparent at the obverse center, where the fields and the King's portrait are smoothly worn but glossy and attractive. A small mark at the central obverse is what Eric P. Newman describes as a "dent on David's seat." An area of light corrosion exists under St. Patrick's outstretched arm on the reverse, and a bit of lacquer residue remains along the rim. Still, this coin is above average for the issue and displays plentiful, chocolate-brown appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF20 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. Another sub-variety of the Nothing Below King type, this time with the letters of FLOREAT getting progressively smaller in the obverse legend and QVIE larger than SCAT on the reverse. An interesting variant, with the church leaning the right and seemingly sliding off the coin. Deep olive granularity in the fields contrasts with smooth, brown devices for a two-toned appearance. The brass splasher is applied wide left so it is half-on, half-off the crown. Nicely detailed for such an early copper, which traveled from Ireland to the Colonies, most likely in a wooden keg, after being coined in unknown and possibly primitive conditions. It circulated in the Colonies for an unknown amount of time before being tucked away, lost, or buried. Seldom available in a higher grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF20 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. Another sub-variety of the Nothing Below King type, this time with the letters of FLOREAT getting progressively smaller in the obverse legend and QVIE larger than SCAT on the reverse. An interesting variant, with the church leaning the right and seemingly sliding off the coin. Deep olive granularity in the fields contrasts with smooth, brown devices for a two-toned appearance. The brass splasher is applied wide left so it is half-on, half-off the crown. Nicely detailed for such an early copper, which traveled from Ireland to the Colonies, most likely in a wooden keg, after being coined in unknown and possibly primitive conditions. It circulated in the Colonies for an unknown amount of time before being tucked away, lost, or buried. Seldom available in a higher grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $998.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- (c. 1670) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF20 NGC. Breen-208, W-11500. This is a particularly pleasing example of the Nothing Below King farthing, with glossy, chocolate-brown surfaces and smooth wear on the devices. A bit of light porosity does not detract, as it is widely scattered and evident primarily with a glass on the obverse, although somewhat more noticeable on the reverse. Eric P. Newman notes on his brown kraft envelope: "Letters of FLOREAT get larger as they progress. A diebreak from the leg of the Q (of QVIESCAT) to hand of St. Patrick." A mere dollop of brass serves as a circular splasher on the crown, which is visible when the coin is rotated under light. This is an appealing and highly desirable example of the type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,585.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
