No 688 - 1733 William Woods Rose two pence

No 688 - 1733 William Woods Rose two pence :- In 1722 George I issued

William Wood a patent to produce "Hibernia" copper coins for Ireland and the

"Rosa America" series for the American Colonies. This two penny is a

reproduction of the final coin that Woods issued for North           

America, a 2-pence coin issued in 1733. The quality of the "bath" metal used in these

coins was not of the best,    although it resulted in good profits for the

manufacturer, and the Woods coins were unpopular in      Ireland. However, they

apparently were in circulation in the American Colonies, as 

Colonial Williamsburg has excavated a number of the William Woods coins.
 

This large coin is available now for just £2.50 plus postage.

 

 

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