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Illustrated History of the United States Mint

by G. G. Evans

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Rosa Americana Half-Penny, 1722

Obverse: Laureated head of King George I, facing right. Legend: “GEORGIUS DEI GRATIA REX.”

Reverse: A full double rose; from this project five barbed points. Legend: “ROSA AMERICANA UTILE DULCI 1722” which encircles the piece. Border, beaded; edge, plain; “Bath Metal;” size, 16 to 18; weight, 139 grains.

Devices: Same as those of the Penny of this coinage. Legends: Same import as those upon the Penny, but varied by abbreviations and in punctuation. Border, beaded; edge, plain; “Bath Metal;” size, 13 to 14; weight, 75 grains.

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