1658 Dampville Viceroy of America Medal. This medal had been graded MS 62 RD by NGC.
Medal turn, plain edge is finely filed and slightly rounded. By I. Hardy. Bust r. in ornate armor with name and titles of Francois Christophe de Levy, Duke of Dampville, Peer of France and Viceroy (Prorex) of America). Complex quartered Arms on mantle, legend from the Prophet Micah, For out of Thee shall come a Leader who shall rule my People. Earlier obverse die, splendid deep glossy brown patina add to this historic medal's appeal.