1723 Rosa Americana Penny. Martin 2.16-Eb.5, W-1278. Rarity-4. AU-58 (PCGS).;123.8 grains. Boldly struck on an attractive planchet with extensive flow lines on each side from the force of the strike. Clean surfaces that are free of roughness or porosity, and at most a few trivial raised specks are seen when closely scrutinized with a loupe. A solid collector example for its quality surfaces and general eye appeal.;From the Antony Bettencourt Collection. Earlier ex Burdette G. Johnson, March 7, 1933; Ted L. Craige, December 1962; our sale of the Ted. L. Craige Collection, March 2013, lot 44. Johnson envelope included.