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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Rhode Island Ship Medals (1778–1779) series of Colonial & Post-Colonial Issues in the U.S. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $850.00 and $156,000.00. The obverse shows the flagship of British admiral Lord Richard Howe at anchor, while

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Rhode Island Ship Medals (1778–1779) series of Colonial & Post-Colonial Issues in the U.S. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $850.00 and $156,000.00.

The obverse shows the flagship of British admiral Lord Richard Howe at anchor, while the reverse depicts the retreat of American forces from Rhode Island in 1778. 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.

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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
Value Range: $3,450 - $29,000
$3,450 - $29,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Value Range: $850 - $10,000
$850 - $10,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Silvered MS
Value Range: $2,200 - $4,750
$2,200 - $4,750
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, VLUGTENDE Below Ship MS BN
Value Range: $144,000 - $156,000
$144,000 - $156,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Pewter MS
Value Range: $7,500 - $27,000
$7,500 - $27,000
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Value Range: $1,550 - $40,500
$1,550 - $40,500

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