1783 Silver Libertas Americana Medal PCGS MS-63+

PCGS - This is unquestionably an iconic medal in numismatics, with Benjamin Franklin having taken a personal interest in the production of these special medals. The Liberty design on the Libertas Americana was so well received that the motif also inspired the 1793 Half Cent design. It further influenced many U.S. patterns and medals. The Libertas Americana Medals were struck in copper and silver. The copper examples are considered scarce, while the silver examples are much rarer. Looking at the PCGS Population Report, one sees PCGS has graded a total of 69 examples in copper across all grades combined. For the silver examples, PCGS has certified just 16 in all grades - a reflection of just how rare the Silver Libertas Americanas really are. On June 14, 2022, a PCGS MS63+ graded example sold at a Stack's Bowers Galleries auction, where it realized an impressive $198,000.