1783 Treaty of Paris Medal. By Pierre Simon DuVivier. Betts-612. Silver. Plain Edge. MS-64 (PCGS).41.6 mm. 477.2 grains. A superb specimen, with exceptional color and luster, ideally preserved and showing the most minimal evidence of handling. The fields are deeply reflective and highly original in appearance, with a blend of pale rose, sedate gold, pastel blue, and subtle green highlights against the silver-gray surfaces. Neither Ford nor LaRiviere had a silver Betts-612 anywhere near this nice: both had one silver specimen, and each of them was graded Very Fine, showing significant wear. As the official French medal struck to mark the Treaty of Paris, this Betts number has special significance and importance. This is an unimprovable specimen.From the Martin Logies Collection. Earlier ex Abner Kreisbergs sale of June 1965, lot 419 to Ted Craige; Ted Craige estate; John W. Adams; our sale of the John W. Adams Collection, November 2015 Baltimore Auction, lot 23087.
