1713 Peace of Utrecht medal. Betts-unlisted, Pax-431, Eimer-460. Gold. SP-55 (PCGS).

34.6 mm. 344.8 grains. A popular official medal marking the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, a conflict that moved some borders around in North America and thus deserved a spot in Betts (despite the fact that it was not included). Fairly common in silver (and struck in sufficient quantities that a number of die pairs are known), this is quite rare in this most noble composition. The bright yellow surfaces, though attractive and lustrous, do show a fair number of marks on both sides, resembling what might be encountered on a circulating gold coin. The devices are sharp, and this piece's eye appeal and rarity recommend it for a spot in a well-formed cabinet.

From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier from Spink & Son in 1992; our (Stack's) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIII, January 2006, lot 865.