Medals of the Americas: The Betts Companion (1747-1763)
By: Christopher R. McDowell

The Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4) is excited to announce the release of its latest book on American Colonial numismatics, Medals of the Americas: The Betts Companion (1747-1763) (C4, 2025). This fully illustrated, 445-page book is authored by Christopher R. McDowell, President of C4. McDowell, a prominent figure in the numismatic community, serves as a board member of the Medal Collectors of America, is a Fellow of the American Numismatic Society, a member of the Rittenhouse Society, and the long-time editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics. He has written extensively on colonial numismatics.

This book, the second volume of a planned three-volume set, makes a significant contribution to understanding American colonial history. It fulfills Charles Wyllys Betts's ambition of illustrating this history through contemporary medals. This volume features Betts numbers 338 to 506, covering medals commemorating events from 1747 to 1763, including the French and Indian War. Notably, this volume thoroughly details Franco-American jetons and introduces a new taxonomy that encompasses the original medals issued by the Paris Mint in the designated years, along with all restrikes and copies of these jetons. Images and realized prices are provided for every Betts medal included, many of which are available for the first time. Additionally, the history of each medal is narrated, aiding in understanding its design and significance.

Like the award-winning Volume I of this series, which focused on medals from the early colonial period, McDowell provides essential historical context for each medal. Researcher, writer, and numismatic expert Julia Casey says that "the medals from this era, listed by C. W. Betts in his classic work, are here gloriously brought to life by Christopher McDowell in this 2nd volume of The Betts Companion." "C4 is very proud to have led the way in publishing this important addition to American numismatics," says C4 Vice President Jim Glickman. He adds that "McDowell has done it again, this book belongs on the shelf of every collector."

The book, a must-have for every American numismatist, is now available in limited numbers for $140, plus shipping, from C4's book distributors, Kolbe and Fanning, at https://www.numislit.com/ and Charlie Davis at https://www.numisbook.com/. Don't miss the opportunity to add this valuable resource to your collection.

The Colonial Coin Collectors Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the hobby of collecting American Colonial coins, tokens, medals, and paper money, as well as sharing and spreading knowledge about the hobby. If you're passionate about American Colonial numismatics, we invite you to join our club and be part of our community. The Club's website is https://colonialcoins.org/.

For more information, or to order, see:
MEDALS OF THE AMERICAS: THE BETTS COMPANION (1747-1763)(https://www.numislit.com/pages/books/7660/christopher-r-mcdowell/medals-of-the-americas-the-betts-companion-1747-1763)
McDowell: Medals of the Americas: The Betts Companion (1747-1763)(https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/charles_davis/
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To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NEW BOOK: THE EARLY BETTS MEDAL COMPANION(https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n48a04.html)