| Reference number | M/078 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Franklin, Benjamin |
| Description | Portrait medal. Obverse: bust of Franklin, left profile, hair long, in neckband and coat, surrounded by sprigs of myrtle. Reverse: History, seated before the portico of a temple, records Franklin's achievements of a panel; facing her are figures emblematic of Literature, Science and Philosophy |
| InscriptionContent | Obverse: BENJAMIN.FRANKLIN. At side: 1706 1790. Below: PRINTER. PHILOSOPHER.SCIENTIST. STATESMAN DIPLOMATIST
Reverse: STRUCK. BY.ACT.OF.THE.CONGRESS. OF.THE.UNITED.STATES.
In exergue: TO.COMMEMORATE.THE.TWO.HUNDRETH.ANNIVERSARY.OF.THE.BIRTH.OF.BENJAMIN.FRANKLIN.M.C.M.V.I.
On rim: TIFFANY & CO. |
| Format | Medal |
| Materials | Base metal |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7974 | Franklin; Benjamin (1706 - 1790) | 1706 - 1790 |