 Betts 115. John Law-Credit is Dead Medal, 1701. Silver, 25.7mm. About Extremely Fine. Obv. Prostrate figure holds caduceus, Letters of Exchange, Credit is as Dead as a Mouse. Rev Bankruptcy a la Mode, fleeing financier John Law seen from behind, Now You See Me, Now You Don't. An example of this biting medal was one of famed collector Virgin Brand's first acquisitions. (Est. $300-$400)
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