General de Fleury Medals Token 38mm Pewter Medal

The General de Fleury Medal is a 38mm pewter reproduction of the original medal awarded by the Continental Congress to honor Lieutenant Colonel François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury for his valor during the 1779 assault on Stony Point, New York. This modern reproduction was issued by the United States Mint in 1980 as part of the “America’s First Medals” series. ​

Design Details:

• Obverse: Depicts the Roman god Mars wielding a sword, standing over a fallen enemy standard amidst the ruins of a fortress. The Latin inscription translates to: “A memorial and reward of courage and boldness. The American Republic presented this gift to D. de Fleury, a French Knight, the first to mount the walls.”​

• Reverse: Illustrates the battle at Stony Point, featuring fortifications, marshes, and six ships. The Latin inscription reads: “Fortifications, marshes, enemies overcome. Stony Point carried by storm. July 15, 1779.”​

Specifications:

• Composition: Pewter​

• Weight: 20.7 grams​

• Diameter: 38 mm​

While the release date of this reproduction is documented as 1980, specific mintage quantities are not readily available in the provided sources. However, the Numista rarity index assigns this medal a score of 77, suggesting it is relatively scarce among collectors. ​Numista

This medal serves as a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in American Revolutionary history, commemorating the bravery of an allied French officer who played a crucial role in the fight for independence.​