Libertas Americana Medal French American Colonies Peace Medal Reproduction!!!

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MODERN COPY of The Libertas Americana medal ranked #1. It is difficult to overstate the influence that the medal had on U.S. coinage, especially on the 1793 Liberty Cap half cent. Benjamin Franklin conceived the medal in 1782 while serving in Paris as the first U.S. Ambassador to France. A sketch was made by Antoine Gibelin, and Augustin Dupré (1748-1833) served as engraver. Struck at the Paris Mint. The obverse date, July 4, 1776, is obviously that of the American Declaration of Independence. The reverse dates, October 17, 1777 and October 19, 1781, respectively represent the British surrenders at Saratoga and York. The obverse motif is a representation of American Liberty with a Phrygian cap and pole symbolic of freedom over her right shoulder. The reverse features France (as Minerva) shielding America (as the infant Hercules) from England (as an aggressive lion). Though yet a baby, Hercules participates in his defense by strangling two serpents. The legend translates as "The courageous child is not without the aid of the gods."This is a modern "COPY"of this famous medal struck in copper then silver plated.Large about 39mm size.Toned circulated condition with no damage..It would be great for the REV War reenactor to carry or drill a hole and wear it as a peace medal around the neck.