1791 Silver Medal Fuld-LA.1791.4 Gen. Lafayette National Assembly

Coin Details

Auction Record

$10,800 MS61 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1791 silver medal, cataloged as Fuld-LA.1791.4, is the precious metal version of the .4 variety in the Lafayette National Assembly series. Silver Lafayette medals from 1791 are significantly scarcer than their bronze counterparts, as silver production was reserved for premium examples in an era when the metal had substantial intrinsic value. The .4 variety in silver represents one of the most desirable items in the 1791 Lafayette series, combining the prestige of precious metal composition with the historical significance of the revolutionary moment. Silver Lafayette medals of this era are sought by collectors of both French Revolutionary numismatics and American historical medals, as Lafayette's dual citizenship in the revolutionary traditions of both nations gives his medals cross-cultural appeal.

Rarity Notes

Fuld-LA.1791.4, silver. Premium precious metal version. Significantly scarcer than bronze. Major Lafayette variety.

Cross References

PCGS #935497; Fuld-LA.1791.4; Gen. Lafayette National Assembly, Silver