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I have this coin in my possession for many years and lately I learnt that it was a St Patrick Farthing. Any ideas of the value of it? it should be worth about This coin is a St Patrick's Farthing. It was struck in Dublin sometime between about 1658 and 1670. The detaisl of the issuer and of the intended denomination are not precisely clear. Many of these coins were transported to the American colonies (mainly by a Mark Newby) where they circulated apparently as farthings. Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by alberteagle, Aug 28, 2019. Tags: Hi. I have this coin below which I'm fairly certain is a St. Patrick's farthing. I am The April 11 Collector’s Choice Online Auction session of the Stack's Bowers Galleries sales of the collection of Sydney F. Martin included a 17th century St. Patrick farthing that sold for $5,280. The circa 1670 Gold St. Patrick Farthing graded NGC Details AU (lot 15006) is the only one known to exist and was likely a presentation piece. Mark Newby, a Dublin merchant, emigrated to what today is New Jersey, bringing a large quantity of St. Patrick coins with him, which authorities allowed to circulate as legal tender. In my opinion, St. Patrick coppers are among the most interesting coins in the early American colonial era of coinage. Originally minted for use in Ireland, Mark Newby, an English Quaker merchant in Dublin acquired a large supply of these coins which he took with him in 1681 when he emigrated to West New Jersey (New Jersey was divided into separate Eastern and Western colonies from 1676-1702). An epic offering, this is the finest St. Patrick's Farthing we've ever seen, an amazing Choice Mint State example, with lustrous light chocolate brown Updated: March 5th 9 : 02AM ET (800) Coins-99: 7AM-11PM ET EVERY DAY The production of the farthing was officially discontinued in 1956, and the coin ceased to be legal tender as of January 1 st 1961. What Is A Farthing Worth In Today’s money? Farthings were worth 1/4 of a penny, as previously mentioned, and before decimalisation there were 240 pennies to a pound. Mark Newby, who came from Ireland to America in 1681, brought copper pieces commonly known as St. Patrick Coppers. Many variations exist. St. Patrick Farthing See prices and values for St. Patrick in the NGC Coin Price Guide. View retail prices from actual, documented dealer transactions. The St. Patty's Day parade in Savannah is the second largest in the country and the biggest that the South has to offer. First celebrated in 1824, Savannah's procession comes in second only two The St. Patty's Day parade in Savannah is the second largest in the country and the biggest that the South has to offer. First celebrated in 1824, Savannah's procession comes in second only two There’s no place like Savannah, Georgia in March. Spring is starting to show off its beautiful blooms, the weather is warming, and most importantly, St. Patrick's Day festivities are in full The Varieties of 1646-1660 St. Patrick or Newby Coinage . Mark Newby was a Quaker, from Dublin, Ireland. He came to America in 1681 and settled in Camden, New Jersey. He brought to the New World a large cache of copper coins that have become known as St. Patrick coppers. Given St. Patrick’s place in Irish lore, this is a credible story. St. Patrick's Day 2025 will take place on Sunday, March 17. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The holiday has There’s no place like Savannah, Georgia in March. Spring is starting to show off its beautiful blooms, the weather is warming, and most importantly, St. Patrick's Day festivities are in full swing. St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, marking the death date of St. Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Originating in Ireland, this day has The circa 1670 St. Patrick farthing is a rich piece of Colonial American history. This one sold in Heritage’s May 16, 2014, auction of the Eric P. Newman Collection. (1672) St. Patrick Farthing Griffee 31-6/5d, Martin 3g.5-Fc.20 R-7 PCGS (1667-1669) St. Patrick Farthing Breen-208 Griffee G1-4/1p Rarity-7. #24 DANFORTH Cincinnati Cyclones Authentic Nickelodeon Patrick Jersey
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