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POLAND. France - Poland - United States. Death of the Marquis de Lafayette Bronze Medal, 1834. NGC MS-63 Brown.
Fuld-LA.1834.2. By W. Oleszczynski. Diameter: 50mm. Obverse: Head right, wearing oak wreath; Reverse: Polonia, holding wreath and resting hand upon shield, mourning at tomb adorned with weeping Native American princess (representing America). Edge: Plain. Presenting deep chestnut brown surfaces and a good deal of remaining lustrous brilliance, this SCARCE medal has great crossover appeal given Lafayette's role in American independence.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Fuld-LA.1834.2. By W. Oleszczynski. Diameter: 50mm. Obverse: Head right, wearing oak wreath; Reverse: Polonia, holding wreath and resting hand upon shield, mourning at tomb adorned with weeping Native American princess (representing America). Edge: Plain. Presenting deep chestnut brown surfaces and a good deal of remaining lustrous brilliance, this SCARCE medal has great crossover appeal given Lafayette's role in American independence.
Estimate: $200 - $400