American Colonial Historical Medals (Betts Medals)
1666 Conquest of St. Christopher
View Image Gallery >
Coin Details
| Item Description: |
MEDAL 1666 BETTS-42 CONQUEST ST.CHRISTOPHER |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
| Owner: |
PSL |
Owner Comments:
Betts-42 Copper. This medal was struck to commemorate the conquest of St. Christopher. St. Christopher was settled by France and Brittian. The French ejected the British in 1666 only to have them retern the next year. The obverse features a bust of Louis XIII. The reverse is according to Betts and Indian Queen. She is holding the shield of France with the shield of Britain at her feet. Exergue is translated The French colony established. England driven from the island of St. Christopher 1666. - Ex: John J. Ford