Medal commemorating Benjamin Franklin
Medal, commemorating Benjamin Franklin. Issued 1786. Bronze, 46mm diameter. obverse, head relief profile to l, legend Benj Franklin natus Boston, XVII Jan MDCCVI [1786]. reverse, laurel wreath bordering legend Eripuit coelo fulmen sceptrum que tyrannis, legend below Sculpsit et dicavit Aug. Dupre [artist] anno MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1950-318/7
- Materials:
- bronze
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Penn-Gaskell Collection