Colonials
1778-1779 Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Betts-563, W-1740, R.4. An evenly struck ebony-brown example of the popular Revolutionary War British propaganda medal, intended to show the Dutch the futility of the American cause. This example is nearly unabraded and only minutely granular. Listed on page 52 of the 2017 Guide Book. Population: 6 in 58, 10 finer. CAC: 2 in 58, 3 finer (3/17).
Ex: Rosemont Signature (Heritage, 8/2013), lot 3018.
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