Base Metal
Ship Token
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations · 1779 · Base Metal
Weight unknown — can't compute a melt value to stack.
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Specifications
| Years | 1779 |
| Denomination | — |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Gross weight | — |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of pewter. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ship Token made of silver or gold?
No — the Ship Token is pewter, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the Ship Token minted?
The Ship Token was issued 1779.
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