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1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, MS64 NGC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4....
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Description
1779 Rhode Island Ship Medal, W-1740, MS64
Wreath Below the Ship
1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Brass, MS64 NGC.
Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. The Rhode Island Ship medals have
the date 1778 on one side (usually called the obverse) and the date
1779 on the other side, so they have usually been described as
dated "1778-1779." Detailed research by Christopher McDowell,
editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics
(published by the American Numismatic Society, December 2018) shows
that these medals are actually satirical Dutch jetons minted in
1780. The first pieces incorrectly included the word "vlugtende"
below the ship. Nearly all of those had the word removed from the
medals by hand, although one or two survive with that word intact.
Those with the word effaced might appear damaged, but that is not
the case. Later examples, such as the present piece, substituted a
wreath composed of two branches, but traces of "vlugtende" are
still visible. Examples of these medals are known in brass and
pewter. Those described in past literature as copper are now known
to be toned brass. This Choice Mint State piece has exceptional eye
appeal with smooth yellow surfaces and lovely pale blue and violet
patina. NGC has certified seven Rhode Island Ship medals of all
varieties as MS64 with none finer (7/21). Listed on page 45 of the
2022 Guide Book.Ex: Dr. Angus Black (New Netherlands, 60th Sale, 12/1968), lot 440; Jon Hanson; Donald G. Partrick.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AUM, PCGS# 587, Greysheet# 396)
Auction Info
2021 August 18 - 22 ANA WFOM US Coins Signature Auction #1333 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2021
18th-22nd
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