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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:
397
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
No Wreath Below Ship, Brass
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Brass
PCGS #:
588
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $33,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, AU55 PCGS. Breen-1139, W-1730, R.3....
$2,880
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS63 PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4....
$9,000
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, AU58 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. (The copper variety is delisted.) This Br...
$4,080
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, XF45 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4....
$1,920
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, Betts-562, W-1730, R.3, MS62 NGC....
$5,040
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, VLUGTENDE Removed, No Wreath, Brass, MS61 NGC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$3,360
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS65 PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$31,200
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, XF40 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. PCGS Population: (2/28 and 0/...
$2,220
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, -- " Vlugtende " Removed -- Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/24). PCG...
$936
(C. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS64 NGC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$11,400
$1,035
$1,840
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, AU55 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4....
$2,760
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS63 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4....
$9,600
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, AU58 NGC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$4,560
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS62 Red and Brown. PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$5,160
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS65 PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$28,800
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/26). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,500 Wh...
$2,040
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS64 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. ...
$25,850
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. VLUGTENDE is absent from...
$2,880
(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, 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
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