1824 Lafayette Portrait Medal. By François Caunois. Fuld-LA.1824.5, Olivier-35. Bronze, Tinned. Mint State.47 mm. 721.0 grains. Plain edge. An unusual metallic composition for the type, this otherwise pewter gray example exhibits wisps of light golden-olive and pale pink. Fully struck with lightly reflective fields.From the Richard August Collection.
































