Undated (ca. 1834) Lafayette Par Nobile Fratrum Medalet. By C.C. Wright and James Bale. Musante GW-142, Baker-197. Silver. Proof-65 (ANACS).
26 mm. A lovely Gem, with pastel blue-green and light gold toning over the reflective surfaces. A curled lintmark (as made) is noted in the upper obverse field, light smudge at upper reverse, only the most trivial marks or hairlines. Exceptional eye appeal on both sides. A very scarce production in silver, one avidly sought by Washingtoniana collectors.
From the Kessler Collection of Washingtonia. Earlier ex F.C.C. Boyd; John J. Ford, Jr.; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIII, August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, lot 21256.