1789 (Late 19th Century) Lafayette Medal. Paris Mint Restrike. Bronze. 32 mm. CGIE (Vol-1)-314B. MS-65 BN (NGC).Obv: Military bust of the general, to the right, legends LE GENERAL LAFAYETTE NE EN 7BRE 1757 above and COMDT. DE LA GDE NATLE/PARISENNE EN 1789 in exergue. Rev: Ten-line inscription noting Lafayettes accomplishments in establishing liberty in France and America. Edge: (cornucopia) BRONZE.