1783 Treaty of Versailles Medal. Betts-612. Silver, 42 mm. AU-55 (PCGS). 480.4 grains. Handsome and even deep gray with exceptional originality and strong eye appeal. The reverse is a shade lighter than the obverse, showcasing good luster despite some hairlines. A nick near Louis temple and a few others in front of the profile are noted but insignificant. Silver examples of this Betts number are quite elusive, and this one (like most others) appears from its early die state to have been struck at the time of this medals creation. Interestingly, both LaRivieres and Fords examples of Betts-612 in silver were well worn and graded VF at the time of those sales. This one is far nicer. Syd Martins very nice PCGS AU-58+ brought $3,120 in our November 2023 Martin V sale. From the Richard Margolis Collection. Earlier from Kunst Und Munzen, June 1974.
