Counter commemorating Rhode Island relieved and evacuated, 1779

Counter commemorating Rhode Island relieved and evacuated, 1779. Obverse: Plan of Rhode Island with soldiers, ships and boats at sea. Legend: 'D'vlugtende AMERICAANEN van ROHDE YLAND Augt . 1778.' (The Americans fleeing from Rhode Island.) Reverse: Starboard broadside view of Admiral Richard Howe's flagship. Legend: 'DE ADMIRAALS FLAG van ADMIRAAL HOWE 1779.' (The Admiral's flag of Admiral Howe.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0519
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Netherlands
Events: American War of Independence: Battle of Rhode Island, 1778
Date made: 1779
People: Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm