One (1) Libertas Americana medal, (Comitia Americana)
United States (France), 1782
Obverse Image: Left facing liberty with flowing hair and a pole topped with the liberty cap behind.
Obverse Text: LIBERTAS / AMERICANA / 4 JUIL. 1776.
Reverse Image: Minerva with a shield and spear protecting an infant from an attacking lion.
Reverse Text: NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS / 17 / 19 OCT. 1777 / 1781
General Information: Original dies.
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