(1616) Sommer Islands Shilling - Large Sails

Coin Details

Auction Record

$109,250 • F12 NGC • 04-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The Large Sails variety of the Sommer Islands shilling is distinguished by a foresail that extends close to the beaded border on the reverse. This is the rarer of the two shilling varieties, with only 6-7 examples exist, approximately 3 in collectible condition. The obverse design is identical to the Small Sails variety. One of the great rarities of American colonial numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. R.7 (fewer than 13 known). Only 6-7 examples exist, approximately 3 in collectible condition.

Cross References

Breen 1, W-11470, BMA Type Two