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1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, MS62 Brown
W-1730, No Wreath, Copper Planchet

1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Copper MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. Betts-562, W-1730, R.3. The word at the bottom of the obverse, below the ship, has been scraped away in large part, though fragments of lettering remain. Both sides are luminous with generally blue-brown color, though a few tiny brassy streaks from improper metal mixture, reminiscent of the "halo" splasher on St. Patrick's coinage, dot each side. Minimally marked for the grade assigned. Listed on page 50 of the 2014 Guide Book. Population: 4 in 62 Brown, 6 finer (12/13).

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 579, Greysheet# 392)


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Auction Dates
January, 2014
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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Sold on Jan 8, 2014 for: $4,846.88
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