1779 Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath MS (PCGS#579)
Internet Auction #1041
- Auctioneer
- David Lawrence RC
- Lot Number
- 7007
- Grade
- XF45
- Price
- 1,250
- Lot Description
- 1779 Rhode Island Ship Pewter Token NGC XF45 (No Wreath)
DLRC #: 1649820 // PCGS #: 579
The featured design on the Rhode Island Ship token depicts the British victory in the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island. Used as British propaganda with the intention of keeping the Dutch from joining the Revolutionary War. Pewter struck examples are rare. Grey with slivery centers around the obverse ship. Nice and original details. An exciting NGC graded example!
* Category : Pre-Federal Issues
* Series : Colonial & Post-Colonial Coinage
* Strike : Business
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