Lot 616
St. Patrick Copper Farthing. . Breen-208 Griffee 1-4/0a Rarity-7- VG10. Type with nothing below the king. Sharpness near mint state but dark and granular. Most likely lost in soil for some time but the only trace of verdigris is a speck at the top of the king's head. No contact marks or other defects. Dark olive and steel. Eleven examples of this Griffee die variety are known.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $489 |
