Undated (ca. 1834) Lafayette Par Nobile Fratrum Medalet. Silver. 27 mm. Musante GW-142, Baker-197. MS-62 (PCGS).This richly original example exhibits deep charcoal-gray patina to both sides, the central reverse with a splash of more vivid pinkish-rose iridescence. Boldly to sharply struck throughout with satiny surfaces that appear uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade. The inscription on the reverse of this rare type, PAR NOBILE FRATRUM, is loosely translated as "Noble Brethren," and it suggests that these pieces were produced to mark the death of Lafayette.From the Ralph A. Edson Collection.