 1717 Pre-Patent Rosa Americana Pattern Twopence. Penny. N.-, Br.-, Cr.III, 10, Taxay C52. About Fine. Bath metal. 85.9 gns. 27.5 mm. Struck coin turn. Light golden brown color on the obverse, a bit darker on the back. Fairly smooth in appearance on both sides. Essentially the same types as the unique Penny pattern offered above with the same curious repetition of the royal titulature. These dies seem to be unrelated and were, perhaps, intended for two different issues, here married for some unknown purpose. Extremely rare: one of just three known, including this; preceding lot ex Norweb:2390; National Numismatic Collection ex Norweb Family donation.
Ex A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. on February 28, 1984.
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