(1778-1779) Medal Rhode Island Wreath Below Ship, Silvered

Coin / United States of America / Medal / Rhode Island Ship Medals / 1778 /

The inscriptions show that the coin was meant for a Dutch-speaking audience. It is believed the medal was struck in England circa 1779 for the Dutch market. Specimens are known in brass and pewter.

Country United States of America
Year 1778
Serie Rhode Island Ship Medals
Denomination Medal
Mint
coinage-type Rhode Island Coinage
desg MS
material Silver
obverse-description The obverse shows the flagship of British admiral Lord Richard Howe at anchor.
pcgs-link 575
pcgs-number 575
reverse-description The reverse depicts the retreat of American forces from Rhode Island in 1778.
variety Rhode Island
variety-2 Wreath Below Ship, Silvered
year-display 1778-1779