Undated [1724] Wilhelmina Charlotta Rosa Sine Spina Pattern Penny. Br.-, Nelson 19 (reverse), Crosby III, 16 (reverse), Taxay C85, Red Book p.22 (reverse). Choice Very Fine. Brass, once silvered. 93.7 gns. 25.6 mm. Coin turn. Pale gray brown with several fairly deep planchet pits on each side. A companion piece to the better known George I Rosa Sine Spina type that shares the same reverse die. Atypical edge for a Rosa. Struck on a rolled flan. Extremely rare: there appear to be only three known: this; preceding lot; British Museum (white metal).
Ex 1990 ANA Convention Sale (Heritage, August 22, 1990, lot 8).
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