1783 Peace of Versailles Medal. Betts-608. White Metal with Copper Scavenger, 45.6 mm. AU-55 (PCGS).

The more frequently encountered format of this historical "Libertas Americana" medal, struck to celebrate the end of the American Revolution for a very interested European audience. Flashy silvery luster contrasts with mellowed pewter gray fields. The copper plug remains fairly bright on the obverse but has done its job and attracted some oxidation on the reverse. A little area of tin pest is seen on the reverse rim at 6 o'clock and a better hidden speck is noted on the obverse exergual line below Louis XVI's chair. A very pleasing example of this accessible medal, one that should be present in any collection of Betts medals focused on the era of the American Revolution.

PCGS# 617629.

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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from eBay, March 2005.