1 Penny - Rosa Americana , United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
1722-1724
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Bust of King George I right, surrounded by GEORGIUS D:G MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
GEORGIUS D:G MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX.
Translation:
"George, by the grace of god, King of Britain, France, and Ireland."
Engravers:
William Wood
Reverse
Description:
A crowned rose surrounded by ROSA AMERCANA 1723 UTILE DULCI .
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
ROSA AMERCANA 1723 UTILE DULCI .
Translation:
"American Rose - Useful and Sweet"
Engravers:
Willaim Wood
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1722 ~ 1724
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