Katalog
| Emittent | Bermuda |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1616 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Währung | Hogge money coinage |
| Material | Brass |
| Gewicht | 1.96 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#2 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Hog standing left, II above it |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | III |
| Reversbeschreibung | Two-masted sailing ship between S and I |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | S I |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (1616) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 5242780960 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: Issued in 1616 under King James I, this 3 Pence coin marks the earliest coinage specifically struck for an English colony. Bermuda, then the Somers Isles, was a critical early settlement, founded after the 1609 Sea Venture shipwreck. These "Hogge Money" issues, commissioned by the Somers Isles Company, provided a much-needed circulating medium, vital for the nascent colony's economic stability and facilitating trade during a pivotal era of English expansion and transatlantic colonization.
Artistry: The engraver is unknown, but the style reflects early Jacobean English influence, albeit with rustic charm. The obverse prominently features a wild hog, a crucial food source for settlers, earning the series its "Hogge Money" moniker, with "SOMMER ILS" above. The reverse depicts a sailing ship, likely symbolizing the maritime connection and colony's founding, with the denomination "III" below, indicative of the 3 Pence value.
Technical/Grading: This 1616 Bermuda 3 Pence often exhibits characteristics of hurried, crude production. High-points for wear and strike include the hog's back and snout, and the ship's mast and sails. Collectors frequently encounter irregular planchet shapes, off-center strikes, and weak impressions, especially on legends and finer ship details. A well-struck, centered example with full legends and clear details is exceptionally rare and commands a significant premium.