1791 Bronze Medal Fuld-LA.1791.9 Gen. Lafayette National Assembly

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,040 MS62 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1791 bronze medal, cataloged as Fuld-LA.1791.9, is the ninth documented variety in the Lafayette National Assembly series. The high variety number reflects the extraordinary demand for Lafayette medals during the revolutionary period and the correspondingly large number of distinct dies and productions that were created. The.9 variety represents one of the later additions to the documented series, reflecting a different engraver or production facility than the earlier-numbered varieties. Collecting a complete set of all documented 1791 Lafayette varieties is a significant challenge, as each variety has its own rarity level and availability characteristics. Bronze examples of even the less common varieties are more accessible than gilt or silver versions, making the bronze.9 a collectible target for Lafayette enthusiasts.

Rarity Notes

Fuld-LA.1791.9, bronze. Ninth documented variety. Higher-numbered varieties may be scarcer due to smaller original production.

Cross References

PCGS #935509; Fuld-LA.1791.9; Gen. Lafayette National Assembly, Bronze