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1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter XF45 PCGS. Breen-1142, W-1745, High R.6....
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Sold on Jan 8, 2014 for:
$5,875.00
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Description
Rhode Island Ship Token, Choice XF
Pewter, Wreath Below, W-1745
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter
XF45 PCGS. Breen-1142, W-1745, High R.6. The Rhode Island ship
token was a British propaganda issue, intended to keep the Dutch
from entering the Revolutionary War. A majority of pieces were
struck with the incorrect legend VLUGTENDE beneath the ship. The
offending word was scraped from examples prior to issue. Additional
medals were struck with a wreath ornament where VLUGTENDE had once
resided on the die. The tokens are usually encountered in brass or
copper; pewter examples are rare. This nicely defined piece shows
deep steel-gray toning and no relevant marks. A few small roundish
spots are scattered, typical for the alloy and type. Listed on page
50 of the 2014 Guide Book.Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2012), lot 3025.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AUM, PCGS# 585, Greysheet# 394)
Auction Info
2014 January 8 - 12 FUN US Coin Signature Auction - Orlando #1201 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2014
8th-12th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 30
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