Coins of British America

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The coins 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.

[edit] 1688 Issue

This coin depicts King James II of England seated on horseback on the obverse. The reverse depicts four crowned shields arranged in the shape of a cross. This coin has a metallic composition of being nearly pure tin.

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[edit] William Wood's Coinage (1722-24)

This very historic issue is also known as the Rosa Americana (Latin 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.

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