Major Landmarks in the history of humanity - Arrival of La Fayette in Boston
Major Landmarks in the history of humanity - Arrival of La Fayette in Boston
2020 marks the 240th anniversary of the arrival of Marquis de La Fayette in Boston on April 28, 1780, aboard the Hermione. A major event in the history of the United States as it contributed, thanks to the 6,000 soldiers La Fayette brought with him, to the decisive victory of the separatists against the British troops at the Battle of Yorktown on October 17, 1781.
Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to this episode with a collection of gold and silver coins, including two coins in octagonal format.
Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to this episode with a collection of gold and silver coins, including two coins in octagonal format.
OF THE ENGRAVINGS OF 1790
OF THE ENGRAVINGS OF 1790
On the obverse of the coins, we can see the portrait of Marquis de La Fayette. The reverse has a coat of arms composed of the Hermione, the frigate with which La Fayette arrived in Boston; fleur-de-lys, symbol of the French monarchy; as well as French and American flags referring to the signature of the independence of the United States. The engravings on the face and the reverse are from a medal struck by Monnaie de Paris in 1790.
AN ORIGINAL COIN
AN ORIGINAL COIN
The 25€ Silver and 200€ Gold coins have an octagonal shape. A format that reflects a technical feat in cutting, and echoes the medals struck in the eighteenth century with the effigy of Marquis de La Fayette. This is the first time, since 1150 years, that Monnaie de Paris offers a coin of 25€ octagonal!
