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