Birth of the French-American friendship.
Head to the left of the Freedom with a scepter on which is put a Phrygian cap. The spread hair. Under the head a tiny point. In the motto: in JULY 4TH. 1776.
France dressed in the classic art, holding a lance and a decorated with fleurs-de-lis shield, protecting America, personalized in a child who holds two snakes, of a lion, a personalization of Great Britain. In the motto: 17 / 19 / OCT. / 1777 / 1781.
LIBERTAS AMERICANA
4 JUIL 1776
NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS
17/19 OCT 1777/1781
In July 4th, 1776: American Independence
In October 17th, 1777: Victoire of the Americans on the British in the battle of Saratoga
In October 19th, 1781: undone of the British to Yorktown and signature of the treaty of Paris in 1783, Great Britain recognizes the independence of Etas-Unis of America.
Magnificent medal ordered by Benjamin Franklin Augustin Dupré to commemorate the Peace between the United States and Great Britain and pay tribute in the French-American friendship. Both golden copies offered to King and to the Queen of France disappeared at present. There are approximately 25 silver copies and approximately copper 125. Smooth edge. Very important historic testimony concerning the birth of the quite young American Nation the rules of Freedom and Equality of which will inspire the French Revolution. The awl of bust will be of use to the issue of the first ones cent of the United States.
Coin rarity : extremely rare
Coin condition : EF(40-45)
Composition : Bronze
Denomination : Medal
Country : United States
Year : 1781
Medal theme : History
Diameter : 48
Medal engraver : Dupré
Token Title : Libertas Americana
57.28 gr(Medals>Foreign>United States>Medals)
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Features Year : 1781 Quality : EF(40-45)
Metal : Bronze Weigth : : 57.28 Gr |