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The inscriptions show that the coin was meant for a Dutch-speaking audience. It is believed the medal was struck in England circa 1779 for the Dutch market. Specimens are known in brass and pewter.
Obverse Description
The obverse shows the flagship of British admiral Lord Richard Howe at anchor.
Reverse Description
The reverse depicts the retreat of American forces from Rhode Island in 1778.
Catalog Information
GSID:
390
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
Wreath Below Ship, Silvered
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
575
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Silvered MS
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Silvered MS
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1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Silvered, XF45 PCGS. Betts-563, Breen-1141, W-1740. ...
$2,520
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Silver Wash AU55 PCGS. Breen-1141, W-1740, R.4. ...
$4,025
1975 CA Brass SC$1 Pacific-Coast Numismatic Medal NGC MS65 *Octagonal Design*
$86
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Silvered, XF45 PCGS. Betts-563, Breen-1141, W-1740....
$2,880
$2,185
1975 CA SC$1 Pacific-Coast Numismatic Medal NGC MS65 *Octagonal Design*
$67
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-563, W-1740var. Wreath Below Ship. Silvered. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,120
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
Worth: $2,750 – $24,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Worth: $660 – $8,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Copper MS BN
Worth: $700 – $10,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, VLUGTENDE Below Ship MS BN
Worth: $120,000 – $130,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Copper MS BN
Worth: $900 – $6,500
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
Worth: $6,000 – $22,500
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,600
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