1791 Bronze Medal Fuld-LA.1791.6 Gen. Lafayette National Assembly

Coin Details

Auction Record

$288 AU53 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1791 bronze medal, cataloged as Fuld-LA.1791.6, continues the extensive series of Lafayette National Assembly medal varieties. The .6 designation marks yet another distinct die or design within this prolific sub-series. The number of documented 1791 Lafayette varieties — at least nine in the Fuld catalog — reflects the extraordinary enthusiasm for medallic commemoration during the French Revolution and the particular popularity of Lafayette as a subject. Lafayette's appeal crossed national boundaries, as he was simultaneously a French political leader and an American revolutionary hero, creating demand for his medallic portrait in both countries. The bronze .6 variety adds to the depth available to collectors who specialize in Lafayette numismatics, a field that encompasses medals from the 1770s through the present day.

Rarity Notes

Fuld-LA.1791.6, bronze. Sixth variety in the 1791 series. Collected as part of comprehensive Lafayette variety sets.

Cross References

PCGS #935510; Fuld-LA.1791.6; Gen. Lafayette National Assembly, Bronze