Benjamin Franklin Medal, United States (France), 1786

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One (1) Benjamin Franklin medal

Description (Brief)

United States (France), 1786

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Bust of Franklin facing left.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON. XVII JAN. / MDCCVI

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Reverse Image: Two oak branches forming a wreath tied at the bottom with a ribbon.

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Reverse Text: ERIPUIT COELO FULMEN SCEPTRUM QUE TYRANNIS / SCULPSIT ET DICAVIT AUG. DUPRE ANNO MDCCI.XXXVI

Date Made: 1786Associated Date: 17861706 01 17

Associated Person: Franklin, BenjaminDupre, Augustin

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States of AmericaAssociated Place: United States: Massachusetts, BostonUnited States: Massachusetts

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1981.3001.0455Nonaccession Number: 1981.3001Catalog Number: 1981.3001.455

Object Name: MedalOther Terms: Medal; Commemorative; Personal

Physical Description: metal, bronze (overall material)Measurements: medal: 3.6 cm x 4.64 cm; 1 13/32 in x 1 13/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-f5f9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_956677

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