1758 Franco-American Jeton. Eagles Crossing the Sea. Betts-395, Breton-519, Frossard-Unlisted (WWC Wilson / Raymond Obverse Y). Silver. Reeded Edge. AU-50 (PCGS).Coin turn. 113.8 grains. 28.4 mm. Golden toning highlights frame the devices and peripheries, contrasting with pale blue and gray fields. A bit worn, but choice for the grade. A scarce type, and a popular one. An example from this die pair was offered in our Ford XIII sale of January 2006 as lot 513. Like Betts-394, this 1758-dated design evokes wartime efforts. The reverse depicts eagles flying across the ocean with a legend that translates to "the same valor across the seas," referencing the dual fronts of the Seven Years War. At the time, France was playing with a lead, but England was about to mount a comeback. This type is among the most elusive in the Franco-American jeton series.From the E Pluribus Unum Collection.
