Series: U.S. Colonial Issues
PCGS XF45BN
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#1 MS62BN estimated grade
Waldo Newcomer Collection - "Colonel" E.H.R. Green Collection - Partnership of Eric P. Newman & B.G. Johnson (d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) - Eric P. Newman, who paid $750.00 - Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society - Heritage 11/2014:3018, $352,500 |
The "Inimica Tyrannis America" coppers are part of the Confederatio series, all of which are rare and highly desirable. On this variety, the reverse shows a circle filled with 13 stars, with rays of glory surrounding. This is known as the "Large Circle" variety, though that nomenclature might be confusing until compared directly with the "Small Circle" variety (which has a really small circle).
The legend is Latin for "America Opposed to Tyranny" and refers to the British king and parliament who controlled the English colonies. Though traditionally called the "Inimica Tyrannis America" coppers, they should more properly be referred to as "America Inimica Tyrannis" if proper Latin grammar is followed.
Of the five or six examples known to exist today, all are circulated except for the NGC MS63BN example from the Eric Newman collection that sold in 2014 for a record $352,500.