CVC & Collectables presents the 1824-dated General Lafayette American & French Liberty Medal, a beautifully executed 47mm bronze medal commemorating the return of Marquis de Lafayette to the United States. Celebrating shared ideals of liberty between France and America, this medal features allegorical figures and classical motifs, emblematic of early 19th-century medallic art. Certified MS-62 Brown by NGC, this high-grade example offers excellent preservation and historical significance.
Medal Highlights:
- Date: 1824 (struck in conjunction with Lafayette’s U.S. tour)
- Composition: Bronze
- Diameter: 47 mm
- Grade: NGC MS-62 BN (Brown)
- Finish: Medallic strike, matte fields with sharp details
- Edge: Plain
- Style: Classical allegorical design celebrating liberty and Franco-American friendship
Obverse:
Features allegorical figures of American Liberty and French Liberty shaking hands, symbolizing the unity of the two republics. Symbols of liberty such as the Phrygian cap, flags, and shields surround the figures. Inscription emphasizes mutual ideals of freedom and independence.
Reverse:
A finely detailed laurel wreath surrounds a central inscription commemorating General Lafayette’s 1824–1825 visit to the United States — a triumphal tour celebrating his Revolutionary War service and enduring support of liberty.
Collectibility:
The 1824 Lafayette American & French Liberty Medal is highly desirable among collectors of early U.S. and French commemorative medals. Its strong symbolism, large format, and high-grade NGC MS-62 BN condition make this a top-tier historical artifact. These early medals rarely survive in such well-preserved states, and their historical resonance continues to grow in importance.
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