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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:
394
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
Wreath Below Ship, Pewter
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Pewter
PCGS #:
585
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS64 | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $21,500 | $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 |
1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, AU53 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.5....
$3,840
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, AU58 NGC. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.5....
$4,680
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, MS63 NGC. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.5....
$10,500
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, VF35 NGC. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.5. ...
$3,120
Ancient Greek: 457-350 BC Isle of Aegina AR Obol NGC Ch. VF30 *Star*
$350
1778-79 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, MS64 NGC. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.5. ...
$24,000
1778-79 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, XF45 PCGS. W-1745, High R.6. ...
$4,200
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter AU55 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.6. ...
$7,050
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter MS60 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.6. ...
$9,694
$8,050
1778-79 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, AU53 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.6. ...
$6,600
1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $6,600 W...
$5,280
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter MS63 NGC. Breen-1142, W-1745, High R.6. ...
$17,250
$2,530
$18,975
1778-79 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter, XF45 NGC. W-1745, High R.6. ...
$4,440
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter AU55 PCGS. ...
$9,775
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter MS60 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1745, High R.6. ...
$10,575
$3,450
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter AU53 PCGS. ...
$6,900
(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
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,600
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