1723 Rosa Americana Twopence. Martin 3.5-E.5, W-1334. Rarity-4. MS-62 (PCGS). 185.2 grains. A really lovely piece, boldly struck from a fresh pair of dies and in an excellent state of preservation. Olive-brown surfaces with golden luster in the protected areas. The planchet was rather lightweight but of good quality metal, with just the slightest traces of porosity and no distracting flaws. The strike was dead centered and bold throughout. A full border of dentils frames each side and adds to the impressive eye appeal. As a relatively common die variety, this piece is ideally suited for a high grade type or date set. PCGS# 905716. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex John Kraljevich, October 2007. Plated in the Martin reference "The Rosa Americana Coinage of William Wood," pp. 268, 304.
