Undated (ca. 1720) Crowned Rose and Royal Arms Medal. Rosa Americana Related. Brass. Fine-12 (PCGS). 36.8 mm, 3.4mm thick. 25.62 grams. <strong>Obv:</strong> Large English rose and royal crown fill the field, flanked by short rose wreaths. <strong>Rev:</strong> Crowned Arms in Garter supported by lion and unicorn, English crest above shows lion on crown. This Art naïf style piece has an edge showing coarse hand-filed reeding. The symbols are of the style of the reign of King George I or II, showing the Arms of His Majestys German Dominions at lower right. The obverse suggests the Rosa Americana coinage, but is of far cruder style. Here is a mysterious piece possessing its own rough-hewn charm. <strong>To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click<a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong> From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) sale of the Estate of Michael K. Ringo, January 2009 Americana Sale, lot 7050.
