Colonials
(1670-75) 1/2 P St. Patrick Halfpenny XF40 PCGS. CAC. Breen-200, Vlack 1-B, W-11540. Ex: Miller, Ford. 143.5 gn, per its Ford catalog appearance. A lovely representative with even definition and unblemished chocolate-brown surfaces. Traces of the brass splasher linger on and below the crown. The present XF40 example is pedigreed to two prestigious collections, and ranks among the finest St. Patrick halfpennies to appear at auction. Listed on page 43 of the 2017 Guide Book. Population: 6 in 40, 2 finer. CAC: 1 in 40, 0 finer (12/16).
Ex: Henry C. Miller Collection (Thomas Elder, 5/1920), lot 1730; New Netherlands; John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII (Stack's, 1/2005), lot 13.