Coins of British America
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The coin
s of British America
were issued in 1688 and in between 1722 and 1724. These coins are extremely sought after by those collecting coins of the British Empire
and the Commonwealth
.
silver, and gold. They were made starting with a basic design.
Then they made a plaster model of the design. After the model was the way they wanted it, they duplicated it with copper, silver, or gold.
for American Rose) coinage. These coins depict a laureated portrait of King George I of Great Britain facing right on the obverse. The Halfpenny and Penny
depict a rose
right in the centre of the reverse, whereas, the Twopence depicts a crowned rose on the reverse.
Coin
A coin is a piece of hard material that is standardized in weight, is produced in large quantities in order to facilitate trade, and primarily can be used as a legal tender token for commerce in the designated country, region, or territory....
s of British America
British America
For American people of British descent, see British American.British America is the anachronistic term used to refer to the territories under the control of the Crown or Parliament in present day North America , Central America, the Caribbean, and Guyana...
were issued in 1688 and in between 1722 and 1724. These coins are extremely sought after by those collecting coins of the British Empire
British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height, it was the...
and the Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
.
The First US Coins
The first US coin was made in 1792. They traded it for other objects such as food, or needed supplies. The first US coins were made out of copper,silver, and gold. They were made starting with a basic design.
Then they made a plaster model of the design. After the model was the way they wanted it, they duplicated it with copper, silver, or gold.
William Wood's Coinage (1722-24)
This very historic issue is also known as the Rosa Americana (LatinLatin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
for American Rose) coinage. These coins depict a laureated portrait of King George I of Great Britain facing right on the obverse. The Halfpenny and Penny
Penny
A penny is a coin or a type of currency used in several English-speaking countries. It is often the smallest denomination within a currency system.-Etymology:...
depict a rose
Rose
A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows...
right in the centre of the reverse, whereas, the Twopence depicts a crowned rose on the reverse.
See also
- William Wood (Mintmaster)William Wood (Mintmaster)William Wood was a hardware manufacturer and mintmaster, noted for receiving a contract to strike an issue of Irish coinage from 1722 to 1724. He also struck the 'Rosa Americana' coins of British America during the same period....
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