1779 Captain John Paul Jones Medal. Silver. 56 mm. Paris Mint Restrike. Betts-568, Adams and Bentley-8, Julian NA-1. MS-62 (NGC).，Deeply toned nearly to light slate gray on the obverse with hints of pale blue and fine outlines of lighter gray. The reverse is beautifully toned with pale rose dominating the center surrounded by a broad ring of violet, blue, green and gold. Lightly hairlined but no serious flaws. A Paris Mint restrike from the original dies with all of the usual rust or spalling marks, and a thin rim cud on the reverse centered over NAVIBUS, extending to each side. Anchor and ARGENT marks of the Paris Mint on the edge. NGC has dated the piece to 1841-1842. A fine opportunity to acquire this prized Comitia Americana medal in silver, and though it is a later restrike, one could certainly do worse than this fine impression from the original dies.Donated by Stanley DeForest Scott to benefit the endowment campaign for the Executive Director position at the American Numismatic Society.
