1834 (ca. 1838) Heroes of Liberty Medal. Bronze. 51.5 mm. Musante GW-149, Baker-196. MS-63 (PCGS).The reflective mahogany surfaces are smooth, attractive, and present a rich antique copper patina. This medal was issued by the Cercle Britannique, a library in Paris at 55 Rue Neuve Saint Augustin, in conjunction with the national display of French pride that followed upon the death of Lafayette in 1834. Although examples may have been struck as early as that year, the type does not appear in the Paris Mint catalog until 1838. Joining Washington and Lafayette on the obverse is Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciusko. Survivors are rare and eagerly sought by advanced collectors of all three of these individuals. The edge variety cannot be determined because the edge is completely obscured by the holder.From NASCAs Providence Collection sale, July 1981, lot 207. Lot tag included.
