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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:
391
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
Wreath Below Ship, Copper
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
576
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Copper MS BN
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Copper MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS64 | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU50 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3....
$1,860
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. ...
$3,720
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/23). NGC Census: (0/1). CDN: ...
$2,160
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper, MS60 Brown PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. ...
$3,720
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Without Wreath, Copper, Betts-562, W-1730, R.3, VF30 NGC. ...
$1,920
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper, AU55 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. ...
$5,280
RI SHIP TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper, Fine 12 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population (0/44)....
$646
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper XF45 PCGS. W-1740, R.4. ...
$1,998
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/34). NGC Census: (0/10). ...
$1,234
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. ...
$6,462
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper MS63 Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. Breen-1141, W-1740, R.4. ...
$8,225
$949
$1,638
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU50 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3. The Rhode Island Ship medal was likely...
$2,400
Rhode Island Ship Token PCGS/CAC AU58 BN (Wreath Below)
$4,600
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper MS60 Brown PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. ...
$4,994
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper AU55 PCGS. Breen-1141, W-1740, R.4. ...
$2,990
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population (0/37). ...
$529
$1,668
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. ...
$6,462
(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, Silvered MS
Worth: $1,750 – $3,800
(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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