1783 Treaty of Paris Jeton. Betts-unlisted, Lecompte-210a. Silver, 30.2 mm. AU-58 (PCGS).Omitted by Betts, but as relevant and cogent to the subject matter as any medal he included. The reverse legend reads LIBERTE DES MERS / PAIX DE 1783 or "Liberty of the seas, Peace of 1783." Lively pastel blue toning highlights very attractive deep gray surfaces. Lighter silver and strong remaining luster frame the peripheries and design elements. A very attractive and high grade specimen of this fine little medalet struck to mark the end of the American Revolution.PCGS# 926058.<strong>To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click<a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong>.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex the George Bauer Collection; Subak, Inc., February 1962; our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XIV, May 2006, lot 300.
