(1616) Sommer Islands Twopence - Large Star

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1616

Denomination

Colonials

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1616-1766)

Designer

Unknown (possibly prepared at the Royal Mint, London, c.1615-1616)

Composition

Copper-tin alloy (~80% Cu, ~16-22% Sn) with silver wash

Weight

1.5g

Diameter

17mm

Edge

Plain

Auction Record

$96,000 • XF40 PCGS • 09-2019 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The Large Star variety of the Sommer Islands twopence is distinguished by a comparatively larger star positioned between the hog's middle legs on the obverse. Cataloged as BMA Type Two, this is the slightly more available of the two twopence varieties, though still extremely rare. The difference between the Large Star and Small Star is subtle and difficult to attribute on worn specimens.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. The finest certified example is XF40 (PCGS). BMA Type Two.

Cross References

Breen 6, W-11410, BMA Type Two

External References

🔗PCGS CoinFacts 🔗NGC Coin Explorer

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