© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Penny - Rosa Americana
| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1723 (1722-1724) |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#111413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A crowned rose surrounded by ROSA AMERCANA 1723 UTILE DULCI .
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROSA AMERCANA 1723 UTILE DULCI .
Translation: "American Rose - Useful and Sweet"
Engraver: Willaim Wood
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rosa Americana 1722-1723 (1722-1724) Brass Penny is that it was one of the first coins to feature an image of a plant, specifically the Rosa Americana, or American rose, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to represent the natural beauty of the Americas and to symbolize the growth and prosperity of the young nation.
