Description
1824 USA/France, Lafayette Defender of America, Bronze Medal, Fuld 1824.5
A lovely example of this high relief bronze medal by François Augustin Caunois. Diameter 46.8mm. Practically mint state with glossy chocolate coloured surfaces. Ex Baldwin’s Vault.
O: GENERAL LAFAYETTE. Bust right. 1824 on truncation of bust, CAUNOIS FRENCH below.
R: THE DEFENDER / OF AMERICAN AND / FRENCH LIBERTY. / 1757-1824. / BORN IN CHAVANIAC, / THE 6 SEPTEMBER, / 1757 within an oak wreath.
I would grade this medal About Uncirculated (Sheldon MS63) but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
