RHODE ISLAND 1779 PEWTER...WEIGHT PLS

Verno

Hi all..does anyone have the weight tolerances for these...from old collection put together in europe in 70s all the copper is legit this looks like it could be, but wanted to weigh it

Thanks for the help! RJ

ricko

I have no idea of the weight... but I really like the nautical design. First one I have seen, thanks for the great pictures. Cheers, RickO

FrankH

That darn Rhode Island token has tugged at my coattails for longer than I should admit.
I REALLY like the whole subject matter but just don't pull the trigger.

Shame on me.

sellitstore

Don't know where this information is published but you could look at catalog descriptions of known examples to get an idea of the range.
https://pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1779-token-rhode-island-ship-wreath-below-pewter/585

MidLifeCrisis

This auction description says 148.6 grains.
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-OPMET/1778-1779-ca-1780-rhode-island-ship-medal-betts-563-w-1745-wreath-below-ship-pewter-au-55-pcgs

This auction description says 131.0 grains (but it is quite damaged "...the metal shows considerable oxidation, and a good deal of loss is noted at the rims as the metal chips away. Some patches of loss are also noted among design elements, particularly on the reverse.")
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/1-1FB0E/1779-circa-1780-rhode-island-ship-medal-betts-563-wreath-below-ship-pewter-ef-details-environmental-damage-pcgs

lcutler

Breen has one listed with vlugtende scraped off at 169.1 grains, and three with the ornament ranging from 129 to about 135 grains.

coinsarefun

@FrankH said:
That darn Rhode Island token has tugged at my coattails for longer than I should admit.
I REALLY like the whole subject matter but just don't pull the trigger.

Shame on me.

That’s why I got this one……. 1936 Horace Grant Copy of a "1778-1779" Rhode Island Ship medal.
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sellitstore

Make sure that you are only looking at the weight of the Pewter examples.

jesbroken

Maybe someone who owns one might tell the weight of theirs. Only a chance as they are evidently scarce.
Jim

DCW

@coinsarefun said:

That’s why I got this one……. 1936 Horace Grant Copy of a "1778-1779" Rhode Island Ship medal.

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Say, didn't he play for the Chicago Bulls? 🤔