Catalogo
| Emittente | Bermuda |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1616 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Valuta | Hogge money coinage |
| Composizione | Brass |
| Peso | 1.96 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#2 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Hog standing left, II above it |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | III |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Two-masted sailing ship between S and I |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | S I |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1616) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 5242780960 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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.