1666 St. Patrick Token Medal New Jersey Ireland Historical by Mark Newby Replica
High-quality replica of the historic St. Patrick Token (farthing), originally thought to have been minted in Ireland in the 1660s. These tokens were later brought to New Jersey by Quaker settler Mark Newby (or Newbie), who received legal approval to circulate them as small change in 1682.
⚜ Details:
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Material: Bronze
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Weight: ~10.2 g / 0.36 oz
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Diameter: ~28.5 mm / 1.1 inch
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Finish: Aged patina for authentic appearance
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Condition: New museum-quality replica (not an original)
Obverse features St. Patrick with crozier and shield, while the reverse shows a crowned figure with harp and the inscription FLOREAT REX.
This historical reproduction is ideal for collectors of early American history, Irish memorabilia, and colonial-era exonumia.
✨ A striking tribute to the token that bridged Irish coinage and early New Jersey colonial history.