© PCGS
© PCGS
Rhode Island Ship Token
1780 year| Billon | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rhode Island (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Post-colonial period (1776-1781) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#349604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: D Vlugtende AMERICANEᴺvan ROHDE YLAND Aug,t 1778
Interesting fact
The A Token Rhode Island Ship Token 1780 is a rare and unique coin that has an interesting history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when the United States was still a group of individual colonies, before the establishment of a federal government. The coin was issued by the state of Rhode Island and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of copper and other metals. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation today, and they are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.
