 John Law. Louisiana Is Both a Bank and a Mint, 1720. B.114, B.II. Unsigned. Tin. 44.3 mm. 405.9 gns. Obverse: John Law standing at the mouth of a cave in which rants a personification of Envy. Law holds a scroll on which is found the word LOVISIANA and a reference to the value of the land therein. Reverse: An inscribed dialogue between Law and Envy in 21 lines. A second example of the type. About Uncirculated. Nice, medium gray color with considerable brighter lustre remaining around the devices. Minor impairments. One of the few medals in the Law series that is completely on his side.
Ex Wayte Raymond Estate.
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