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1778 Rhode Island Ship Medal with Wreath Below Ship in Pewter Betts-563 AU50

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1778 Rhode Island Ship Medal with Wreath Below Ship in Pewter Betts-563 AU50
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2,400.00USD+ buyer's premium (480.00)
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1778 Rhode Island Ship Medal with Wreath Below Ship in Pewter Betts-563 AU50

Mint state sharpness with frosty bright silver toning over most of the planchet, but there are a dozen raised spots of tin pest that do catch your eye. Otherwise very sharp and void of defects. Much rarer than the usual brass strikes. Weight 135.6 grains.

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