Betts 610. Peace of Paris Medal, 1783. White Metal with Copper plug, 42.9mm. By Johann Leonhard Oexlein. Forrer IV:309. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Peace with olive branch clasps hands with America holding Free Hat on pole, 13-stripe shield, Sieges of Mahon (Balearic Islands) and Gibraltar in background. Rev. Abundance stands on fallen Mars, Gibraltar attack r. Oexlein was a prolific Nürnberg medalist who packed several themes into this busy design.
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