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(1616) Sommer Islands Twopence - Small Star

Strike Type
(1616) Sommer Islands Twopence - Small Star

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

$51,750 • F15 PCGS • 03-2012 • Stack's Bowers

Description

The Small Star variety of the Sommer Islands twopence features a noticeably smaller star between the hog's legs on the obverse. Cataloged as BMA Type One, this is considered slightly rarer than the Large Star variety. Both varieties share the same general design elements and reverse die type.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. R.7. Fewer than a dozen examples survive. BMA Type One.

Cross References

Breen 7, W-11400, BMA Type One

External References

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