World and Islamic Coins

United States of America, Rhode Island Ship Medal, 1779, in copper, unsigned [perhaps of Dutch origin], Admiral Howe’s flagship right, wreath below, rev. map of Rhode Island depicting American forces retreating, 32mm, 8.52g/6h (Durst 247; Betts 563). Good fine, rare £300-350

The obverse inscription relates to the flight of Admiral Howe’s ships from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, in October 1779