Lot 417
France, French Historical Medals, French Revolution (1789-1795), General Lafayette (1757-1834), Voluntary grenadiers 1789, Dumarest (Silver, 15.77 gr, 32 mm) Bust left Mis DE LAFAYETTE Mal DE CAMP COMdant Gal DE LA Gde NAle PARne Rev. Shield and legend COMPe DES GRENADIERS VOLONTAIRES DU IIIe BATAon VIe DIVon. Plain edge. Very Fine, old cleaning.
Struck while Dumarest was employed by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Mint, and dated before his return to Paris after the revolution; nevertheless it is not thought that the Soho Mint produced any octagonal medals.
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