Description American Colonial Coinage Rosa Americana Halfpence Dated 1723 William Hood from England, obtained a patent form George I in 1722 to make coins for Ireland and the American colonies. Obverse: Head of King George I. Legend – GEORGIUS D:G MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REX (“George, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland”) Reverse: Rose with crown above it. Legend – ROSA AMERICANA UTILE DULCI (“American Rose, Useful and Pleasant”). Diameter: 21 mm Copper plated lead free fine pewter.
