1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny. Martin 1.1-A.1, W-1214. Rarity-6+. VTILE DVLCI. Fine-12 (PCGS). 51.1 grains. Syd Martin recorded eight examples and accordingly rated this challenging variety R-5. However, unlike other more trivial die varieties in the Rosa Americana series, the number known of such a major and well known variety as this is often much closer to the actual population. There are likely no more than 15 to 20 specimens known and a Rarity-6+ rating seems more appropriate to us. This is a handsome coin for the assigned grade and a desirable circulated example of this important <em>Guide Book</em> variety. PCGS# 905563. NGC ID: 2ASG. <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 ex George Benson, December 2002.
