TitleCommemorative medallion of La Perouse expeditions in Alaska and Easter Island About this objectThis medallion showcases two engraved sides commemorative of La Perouse's expedition. One side represents the arrival of the French crew to Easter Island on Easter day 1786, and the other side represents the tragedy encountered by 21 men of La Perouse crew, who died on the coast of Alaska.Object No.88.66Physical descriptionOne side depicting Easter Island , encountered by La Perouse expedition on April 4th, 1786. This side depicts the two ships, L'Astrolabe and La Boussole, arriving to Easter Island with 2 Easter Island statues, or "moai" and locals on shore. The other side of the medallion depicts the tragedy where 21 men of La Perouse crew died in Alaska on July 13th 1786. The medallion shows in relief the american continent, a longboat capsizing and 6 men drowning. CreatorMonnaie de ParisInscriptions & marks"Ile de Paques 4 Avril 1786", "Baie des Francais 13 Juillet 1786"DimensionsH: 5 mm Dia: 81 mmPlace madeParis, France MaterialBronze SourceLa Perouse MuseumCredit lineGift of Monnaie of Paris Acquisition date1988On displayNoTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesEuropean arrivals
Monnaie de Paris, Commemorative medallion of La Perouse expeditions in Alaska and Easter Island . Randwick City Council, accessed 16/01/2026, https://ourstory.randwick.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/12317
