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Auction: 330 - A Selection of Fine World Coins and Medals at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria
Lot: 260

USA, Colonials, Rhode Island
Bronze Ship Token or Medal, 1778-1779, weight 9,36 g, diameter 32mm, unsigned (presumed Dutch origin). Ref.Betts 562. Obv. map Aquidneck, Rhode Island, depicting the American forces retreating from three British ships, with no wreath below ship rev. Admiral Howe's flagship right, without wreath below .


This Rhode Island early token is a grand testimony of the Colonials private issues. Eight varieties were referenced, and this piece belongs to the variety "No Wreath Below the ship".


Good very fine. Rare find for such variety.

good, very fine, slight damage on high points and edge