© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Pence - Rosa Americana
| Brass | 15 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1733 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#70081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crown on a rose
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROSA·AMERICANA·1723
UTILE·DULCI
Translation:
American Rose 1723
Useful and Pleasant
Comment
These are coins that were issued as early coinage to be used in the American colonies, but the colonists did not like them and refused to use them.Tokens were made in a special type of brass called Bath Metal (a type of brass) with trace amount of silver, the actual silver content varies from difference sources.
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Interesting fact
The Rosa Americana coin, issued in the early 18th century, features a unique design that showcases a botanical illustration of a rose on one side and the number "2" on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the United States was still a group of colonies under British rule, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
