1758 Silver Jeton Betts-395 Reeded Edge var Bust Franco-American

Coin Details

Description

This 1758 silver jeton (Betts-395) with reeded edge (RE) variant bust is a Franco-American piece from the year the tide of the French and Indian War turned decisively in Britain's favor. In 1758, British forces under Generals Amherst and Wolfe captured Louisbourg, while General Forbes took Fort Duquesne (renamed Pittsburgh). The Franco-American jeton series continued to be produced even as French fortunes declined, documenting the colonial administration's operations until the fall of New France. The reeded edge and silver composition indicate this was a presentation-quality piece rather than a standard circulation jeton. The contrast between this official commemorative and the military reality of 1758 illustrates how medallic programs often continued on their own institutional momentum regardless of external events.

Rarity Notes

Original 1758 silver jeton. Reeded edge variant. Franco-American series. Scarce.

Cross References

Betts-395; Franco-American jeton 1758; silver; reeded edge variant