(1616) Sommer Islands Threepence

Coin Details

Auction Record

$96,000 • XF Details PCGS • 09-2019 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The Sommer Islands threepence is the rarest denomination in the Hogge Money series, with only approximately eight examples known, four of which are in institutional collections. The obverse features a wild hog with the Roman numeral "III" above and five pellets at the lower left. The reverse depicts a two-masted ship with "S" and "I" flanking the vessel. Two die varieties are recognized: one with small level figures and a second discovered in 1999 with larger stepped figures.

Rarity Notes

The rarest Sommer Islands denomination. Only approximately 8 examples known, with only 4 in private hands. A second die variety was not recognized until 1999.

Cross References

Breen 5, W-11420, BMA Type One