LOT #3489 |
Sold on Dec 6, 2019 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
1778-79 MEDAL Rhode Island Ship Medal, Branches Below Ship, Brass -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Betts-563, Breen-1141, Whit...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Dec 6, 2019 for:
$1,320.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Description
1778-79 Brass Rhode Island Ship Medal, Unc Details
Betts-563, Branches (Wreath) Below the Ship
1778-79 MEDAL Rhode Island Ship Medal, Branches Below Ship,
Brass -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Betts-563, Breen-1141,
Whitman-1740, R.4. Examination of the basic varieties suggests
the order they were produced and distributed. Those with the
engraving anomaly having VLUGTENDE below Admiral Howe's flagship
were produced first. Those include the pieces with that word
scraped away. Most likely, the error pieces were not intended to be
distributed, but a small number reached collectors' hands. Those
pieces with VLUGTENDE removed were distributed first, and these
pieces with the branches below the ship were released afterward.
Hints of medium brown toning appear on this light yellow example
that retains luster on both sides. Bulged planchet irregularities
are noted on both sides and likely result from the production
method of hot metal work. Listed on page 52 of the 2020 Guide
Book.
Auction Info
2019 December 5-7 US Coins Signature Auction - Dallas #1302 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2019
5th-7th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 333
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial