© PCGS
© PCGS
Rhode Island Ship Token
1780 year| Copper | 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 | Copper |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#349605 |
|---|---|
| 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 a fascinating history. One interesting 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 in 1780 and was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are highly sought after by collectors today.
