(1775) Silver Medal Betts-531, Deeds of Peace
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$3,840 MS62 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers
Description
Betts-531 in silver is the premium version of the Deeds of Peace medal from 1775, the year the American Revolution began. Silver strikings of this medal were produced in limited numbers for officials and wealthy collectors at a moment of extraordinary historical tension. The medal's peaceful theme contrasts dramatically with the reality of 1775, when fighting at Lexington and Concord in April shattered the last hopes of reconciliation between Britain and the American colonies. Whether the "Deeds of Peace" refers to genuine diplomatic efforts, a satirical commentary, or events elsewhere in the British Empire, the silver medal preserves a moment of transition from colonial to Revolutionary America. Silver Betts medals from 1775 are among the most poignant pieces in the catalog, representing the end of an era documented from its earliest beginnings with Betts-1.
Rarity Notes
Silver Deeds of Peace medal from 1775. Premium composition. Scarce and historically resonant.
Cross References
Betts-531; PCGS #889692
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