On September 1, Stack's Bowers conducted a Rarities Night session in California as part of this firm's post-ANA World's Fair of Money® auction extravaganza.
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Coin Value History
(1616) 6P Sommer Islands, Small Portholes AU55
(1615-16) 6PENCE Sixpence, Small Portholes, W-11440, British Monetary Authority Type II, High R.6, AU50 NGC. ...
AU50
NGC
$37,200
Sommer Islands 6PENCE Sixpence, Small Portholes, W-11440, British Monetary Authority Type II, High R.6. AU50 NGC. ...
AU50
NGC
$73,438
(1615-16) 6 PENCE Sommer Islands Sixpence, Small Portholes AU50 NGC. W-11440, British Monetary Authority Type II, High R.6. ...
AU50
NGC
$70,500
(1615-16) 6PENCE Sommer Islands Sixpence, Small Portholes XF45 NGC. W-11440, British Monetary Authority Type II, High R.6. ...
XF45
NGC
$58,750
Undated (ca. 1616) Sommer Islands Sixpence. BMA Type II, W-11440. Rarity-6+. Small Portholes. EF-40 (PCGS).
XF40
PCGS
$26,840
(1616) 6PENCE Sixpence, Small Portholes, XF40 PCGS. Breen-4, W-11440, BMA Type II, Low R.7. ...
XF40
PCGS
$36,000
Sommer Island 6PENCE Sixpence, Small Portholes, W-11440, British Monetary Authority Type II, High R.6, VF25 NGC. ...
VF25
NGC
$33,600
(1616) 6PENCE Sixpence, Small Portholes, W-11440, British Monetary Authority Type II, High R.6, VF20 NGC. ...
VF20
NGC
$19,200
(1616) 6PENCE Sommer Islands Sixpence, Small Portholes, VF20 NGC. Breen-4, W-11440, Low R.7. ...
VF20
NGC
$18,600
Greysheet News
Review Held for Dollars, Comic Art Coins and Medals
Commissioners reviewed reverse designs for the four American Innovation dollars scheduled to be released in 2028 and obverse and reverse designs for the 2027 issues in the Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.
11/6/2026
The Business of Numismatics: November 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
The rare coin market so far in 2026 has been somewhat volatile, with greater price swings happening over a shorter period of time when compared to historical norms.
11/4/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins ANA Signature Auction & Platinum Session
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026





