| Description |
1723 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny AU50 NGC. Martin 2.31-F.1, W-1282, R.4. The very rare W-1282 variety of the 1723 Rosa Americana penny is recognized by the presence of a period after REX , and also after 1723. This coin features lightly worn design elements on a slightly rough planchet, with just a few areas of granularity. A deep charcoal-brown example with vibrant copper-orange accents noted near some of the obverse devices. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
