1723 John Law Satirical Medal

Approximate Current Value: $

Diameter: 45.0 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
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History, Information, and Value of 1723 John Law Satirical Medal

Value of 1723 John Law Satirical Medal

This medal depictss the capture of Larrayal, Brazil. In the center is the trophy of Arms on a column, and the shield of Portugal with a view of a fort behind it. On the reverse of the medal, there is an inscription that covers thirteen lines.

The obverse and reverse text read as follows: Victicem Accipe Lavrvm; Hostis Hispan’ Profligat | and | Heroi | Generis Nobilitate |Armorum et Litterarum | Scientia Longe Praestantissimo | Christoph : ab Artischau Arci | Szewskireb in Brazilia per Trienni | Prudentiss : Fortiss Feliciss Gestis | Societas Americana | Svae gratitudinis et Ipsius | Fortitudinis AC Fidei Hoc | Momumentum Esse Voluit | Ano A. Chr Nato | Cic Icc XXXVII .