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(1663-1672) St. Patrick Farthing Breen-211, Griffee G21-3/1a R7 F12

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(1663-1672) St. Patrick Farthing Breen-211, Griffee G21-3/1a R7 F12
Type with "Sea Beasts" below king. Glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown on the devices. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals extremely fine granularity in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris and the only mark is an old, light scratch on the harp. Very late die state with massive die breaks at the top of the reverse (King side). The brass splasher shows some bright golden toning. Second finest of only 5 known according to the Griffee census, and this is the latest die state seen. Listed on page 38 in the 2023 "Redbook." Weight 93.0 grains.

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Ex Ted L. Craige, Stack's Bowers 11/14/2012:6152 (as F15, lot ticket included)