Farthing (St. Patrick), 1682 (Undated), Dublin mint
New Jersey (1682)
Obverse: Crowned robed figure of King David playing Harp, crown above with a drop of brass on to it.
Lettering: FLOREAT : REX
Reverse: St. Patrick holding a transverse patriarchal cross, his right hand open, church in the distance right, snakes and reptiles fleeing before him left.
Lettering: QVIESCAT PLEBS
Edge: Reeded
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 39
Main data
Denomination: Farthing
Nickname: St. Patrick
Value: 0.001
Currency: Pound
Year: 1682 (Undated)
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Dublin
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Copper
Shape: Round
