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Silver Medal: Benjamin Franklin. Paris 1783

Date:- 1783 - Classification:- Person; Commemorative

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

This medal is very rare. Marvin says Mr. Poillon and Mr. Appleton have the only impressions in silver that he has heard of in America. It is No. 4 in Appletons Iist of Franklin medals.

OBVERSE. —--Bust of Franklin facing the left; below in small letters, “ Bernier.” Legend, “ Benj Franklin Misist Plentt Des Etats Unis De Ameriq Sept .MDCCLXXXIII.’’

REVERSE--- On A rocky hill a circular temple, within and near which are the Nine Muses at work. At the right, in small letters, " F. B. " Legend " De Leurs Traux Naitra Leur Gloire" ( From their labour springs their glory). In exergue " Des neuf soeurs."

Properties

30mm Silver