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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:
392
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
No Wreath Below Ship, Copper
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
579
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Copper MS BN
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Copper MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS63 | $8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $6,500 | $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 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $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, Pewter MS
Worth: $6,000 – $22,500
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,600
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass or Pinchbeck. MS-62 (PCGS).
$5,040
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Copper. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,560
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,120
1778-1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,...
$1,320
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass. EF-45 (PCGS).
$2,880
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass. EF Details--Tooled (ANACS).
$1,020
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, AU58 PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.4. ...
$3,600
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass. AU-55 (PCGS).
$3,240
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass, MS63 Brown PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. ...
$7,800
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper AU53 PCGS. Breen-1139, W-1730, R.3. ...
$2,760
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper VF20 PCGS. Breen-1139, Betts-562. The olive and chocolate-brown ...
$1,265
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper, MS62 Brown PCGS. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. ...
$3,995
Undated (Circa 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$4,054
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). NGC Census: (1/13). From ...
$1,140
1779 Rhode Island Ship Pewter Token NGC XF45 (No Wreath)
$1,250
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1730. Without Wreath Below Ship. Brass. Very Fine, Bent.
$600
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper AU58 PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. ...
$4,553
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper AU55 PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. ...
$3,525
1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. ...
$7,500
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper VF20 PCGS. Breen-1139, Betts-562. The olive and chocolate-brown ...
$1,150
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