© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Pence - Rosa Americana Pattern
1724 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1724 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown on a rose
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROSA · AMERICANA · 1724 ·
UTILE · DULCI
Translation:
American Rose 1724
Useful and Pleasant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pence - Rosa Americana (Pattern) 1724 from United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) made of Copper is that it features a unique design that showcases a botanical image of a rose on one side and an image of a crown on the other. This design was intended to symbolize the connection between the American colonies and the British monarchy. Additionally, the coin was minted in a very limited quantity, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
