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(1796) Castorland Medal MS BN 20th Century Restrike, Copper Values
Details
These medals, or "jetons," are dated 1796 and allude to a proposed French settlement known as Castorland in Carthage, New York, at the time of the French Revolution. They were given to directors of the colonizing company for their attendance at board meetings.
Copy dies are still available and have been used at the Paris Mint for restriking throughout the years. Restrikes have a more modern look; their metallic content (in French) is impressed on the edge: ARGENT (silver), CUIVRE (copper), or OR (gold).
Basic Information
GSID:
375353
Coin Date:
(1796)
Denomination:
Medal / Medal
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Paris
Coinage Type:
Castorland Medals
Coinage Years:
1796
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Castorland
Variety 2:
20th Century Restrike, Copper
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
