Neuchatel. Canton copper "Daniel Jean Richard" Medal 1741 SP63 PCGS, SM-1498. 57mm. By F. Landry. Known as the father of the watch industry. Dl. JEAN RICHARD NEUCHÂTELOIS NÉ A LA SAGNE EN 1665 / DIT BRESSEL MORT AU LOCLE EN 1741 His bust facing three-quarter to left, signed F. LANDRY below / HONNEUR AU TRAVAIL PERSEVERANT DEDIÉE AUX HORLOGERS seven lines of script in center reading PÈRE/ DE NOTRE/ INDUSTRIE/ LE PAYS/ TE DOIT/ SA/ PROSPERITÉ. Encased in oversized PCGS holder.

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