Expert: Joe Hylas - 7/30/2008

Question
I checked your Q & A section, and none of the other coins match this 1 I have. It is a spirit of 76 commemorative coin, w/ the 2 drummers and flute player surrounded by stars. on the back it has 2 American flags, an eagle, a registration # and it says the commemorative mint rhode island.what is it and is this worth anything?

Answer
Hi Joanna,

I have never seen one of those but it sounds like it might be part of a commemorative set or series.  Maybe the company that produced it is The Commemorative Mint of Rhode Island?
The fact that there is a registration number would lead me to believe that it is part of a limited edition.
Look along the edge or somewhere on the coin where it might say .999 Silver or .925 Silver or Sterling Silver.  Many commemorative medals were struck in silver.
If this is the case, the value would be based on the purity of the silver and the weight.

I am sorry I can't be of more help but based upon the info you provided this is the best I could do.

Regards
Joe Hylas
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