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1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter MS63 NGC. Breen-1142, W-1745, High R.6....
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Description
Seldom Seen Pewter Wreath Below Ship
Rhode Island Ship Medal
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Pewter MS63
NGC. 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. Usually encountered in brass or copper format, pewter
examples are rarities, and most such pieces are in XF to AU grades.
As of (8/10), this is the only pewter Rhode Island ship token
certified by NGC. Toned light to medium steel-gray, but ample
glimpses of the initial pale cream surface emerge within the
rigging, boats, and letters. Refreshingly unabraded and devoid of
verdigris. Listed on page 48 of the 2011 Guide Book.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AUM, PCGS# 585, Greysheet# 394)
Auction Info
2010 September Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1144 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2010
23rd-26th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 30
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