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.)
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0519 |
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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 |