White Metal Medal of Franklin, Benjamin, United States, 1706–1790. 0000.999.24713

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.24713

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 13.115
    • Diameter (in mm): 31

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1706 - 1790
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: White Metal

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BORN JAN. 17, 1706
    • Type: bust l.

    • Persname

    • Reverse

      • Legend: DILIGENCE IN THE MOTHER OF GOOD LUCK / TIME IS MONEY
      • Type: part of legend within wreath

    Administrative History

    • Identifier: 0000.999.24713
    • Lot: 0000.999
    • Department: Medals and Decorations
    • Collection: American Numismatic Society

    Rights

    • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
    • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
    • Rights: No Copyright - United States