American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1777 France To Aid America
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
FRANCE - ESSAIS & PIEFORTS |
| Item Description: |
SILVER 1777 BETTS-558 FRANCE TO AID AMERICA |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 55 |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-558 Silver.
It seems that this medal was struck to allude to the fact tha France was prepared to take a more active role in the alliance with the colonies against Britian.
The obverse features Louis XVI. The reverse shows Mars and Peace. The inscription is translated as follows arms preserve peace. According to Betts this was most likely a special issue of the French War Department. - Ex: John J. Ford