Undated (1722) Rosa Americana Twopence. Martin 2.1-B.1, W-1322. Rarity-3. Motto in Ribbon. AU-55 (PCGS).168.21 grains. A major type in the Rosa Americana series, the undated twopence with UTILE DULCI motto on ribbon. Interestingly, though this series is full of die varieties, Martin records only a single die pair representing this entire major type. The surfaces are deep brown with some golden highlights, particularly around obverse legends and atop the reverse. Crisply struck and sharply detailed, surfaces mattelike, some minimal surface roughness above rose but really free of significant flaws. A lovely example. This variety, as distinctive as it is, probably hasnt been well enough appreciated by collectors. There is no larger bronze authorized for the American colonies than the Rosa Americana twopences.From our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, March 2013 Baltimore Auction, lot 5.