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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:
396
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Variety:
Rhode Island
Variety 2:
Wreath Below Ship, Brass
Coin Date:
(1778-1779)
Denomination:
Medal
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Rhode Island Coinage
Coinage Years:
1778-1779
Composition:
Brass
PCGS #:
587
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Coin Value History
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
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(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS64 | $10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $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, 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, Pewter MS
Worth: $6,000 – $22,500
(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island, No Wreath Below Ship, Brass MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,600
Sherman, Texas. $5 1902 Red Seal. Fr. 587. Merchants & Planters NB. Charter #3159. PCGS Banknote Very Good 8.
$586
Springfield, Massachusetts. $5 1902 Red Seal. Fr. 587. Third NB. Charter #308. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
$1,708
1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU58 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3. ...
$5,856
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU50 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3. ...
$2,400
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-563, W-1740. Wreath Below Ship. Brass or Pinchbeck. Very Fine, Plugged.
$312
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, MS63 NGC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3....
$5,880
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU55 NGC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3....
$3,000
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3....
$3,360
1778-79 MEDAL Rhode Island Ship Medal, Branches Below Ship, Brass, MS62 NGC. Betts-563, Breen-1141, Whitman-1740, R.4. ...
$3,840
1778-79 MEDAL Rhode Island Ship Medal, Branches Below Ship, Brass, MS61 NGC. Betts-563, Breen-1141, Whitman-1740, R.4. ...
$2,520
1778-1779 (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-562, W-1740. Wreath Below Ship. Brass. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,640
$2,185
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-563, W-1740. Wreath Below Ship. Brass. MS-64 (NGC).
$8,400
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU58 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3....
$3,120
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, AU50 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3. PCGS Population: (0/15)....
$1,860
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-563, W-1740. Wreath Below Ship. Brass or Pinchbeck. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$900
"1778-1779" (ca. 1780) Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts-563, W-1740. Wreath Below Ship. Brass. MS-63 (PCGS).
$7,800
1779 Token Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, MS62 PCGS. Betts-563, W-1740, R.3. ...
$5,760
1778-79 MEDAL Rhode Island Ship Medal, Branches Below Ship, Brass, MS61 NGC. Betts-563, Breen-1141, Whitman-1740, R.4. ...
$2,520
$1,150
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