Money & Tokens
Back in the 1680's the first currency used in West Jersey would have had St. Patrick's image on it.
Back in the 1680's the first currency used in West Jersey would have had St. Patrick's image on it.
"An Irish coin popularly known as "St. Patrick's Pence" became the first official currency of West Jersey. This was due to the efforts of Mark Newbie, an Englishman who had lived in Ireland briefly before emigrating."
"An Irish coin popularly known as "St. Patrick's Pence" became the first official currency of West Jersey. This was due to the efforts of Mark Newbie, an Englishman who had lived in Ireland briefly before emigrating."
