Bronze Medal of Franklin, Benjamin, United States, 1776–1776. 1947.47.370

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.47.370

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 36.499
    • Diameter (in mm): 40

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1776

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1783
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: LIGHTNING AVERTED TYRANNY REPELLED
    • Type: bust, r.

    • Persname

    • Reverse

      • Legend: 1776
      • Type: beaver gnawing at oak tree

    References

    Administrative History

    • Identifier: 1947.47.370
    • Lot: 1947.47
    • Department: Medals and Decorations
    • Collection: American Numismatic Society

    • Provenance

      • Miller, J.A.

    Rights

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