Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. 1757-1834. Æ Medal (46mm, 48.51 g, 12h). Start of the Visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States. After a bust by François Augustin Caunois. Dually dated 1757 and 1824.Electronic Auction 478 United States Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. 1757-1834. Æ Medal (46mm, 48.51 g, 12h). Start of the Visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States. After a bust by François Augustin Caunois. Dually dated 1757 and 1824. GENERAL LAFAYETTE, bust right; · 1824 · on truncation of bust; CAUNOIS FRENCH · below / THE DEFENDER/OF AMERICAN AND/FRENCH LIBERTY./1757-1824./BORN IN CHAVANIAC,/THE 6 SEPTEMBER,/1757 in seven lines within oak wreath. Collignon 411. Toned brown surfaces, a few faint marks and scratches. EF. |