Description St. Patrick Halfpenny Coinage (Mark Newby Coinage) Mark Newby, who immigrated to America from Dublin, Ireland, in 1681, brought with him a number of copper pieces believed to have been struck in Dublin, Ireland. In 1682 the General Assembly of New Jersey made the coins legal tender. Newby as a member of the West Jersey Legislature, influenced this act. Obverse: King David kneeling and playing the harp. The legend FLOREAT REX (“May King Prosper”) is separated by a crown. Reverse: St. Patrick with a crozier in his left hand and a trefoil in his right. He is surrounded by people. At his left side is a shield of Dublin. The legend WCCE GREX (“Behold the Flock”). Diameter: 28 mm Copper-plated lead-free metal.
