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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:
395
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
No Wreath Below Ship, Pewter
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Pewter
PCGS #:
586
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS60 | $27,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $21,500 | $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 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(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, Brass MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,600
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Pewter, AU58 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1735, R.7....
$18,000
"1778-1779" (Circa 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1745. Wreath Below Ship. Pewter. AU-53 (PCGS).
$6,600
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Pewter, XF45 NGC. Betts-562, W-1735, High R.7. ...
$5,640
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Pewter, Betts-562, W-1735, High R.7, AU55 PCGS. ...
$11,162
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Pewter AU50 PCGS. ...
$11,500
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Pewter XF45 PCGS. Breen-1140. VLUGTENDE has been effaced from the field...
$9,775
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