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Auction: 361 - The Numismatic Collector's Series e-Auction
Lot: 432

1779 Rhode Island Ship Medal. Betts 562, W-1730 (R-3). Admiral Howe - Proposed Attack and Evacuation of Rhode Island 1779. Silvered Brass, 31.9mm. Second variety with nothing below ship. Map of Rhode island with troops rushing toward moored boats and ships at sea; "D'Vlugtende AMERICAANEN van ROHDE YLAND Augt, 1778", crossed branches below, rev. Broadside view of a British frigate; "DE ADMIRAALS FLAG van ADMIRAAL HOWE 1779". Contemporary loop at 12:00. Rare with an estimated population of 300-500 extant examples. A very popular medal both with colonial and Betts collectors. Very Fine.

Estimate

Starting price
$475