Medal - History of the American Revolution Franklin Gains Support of France

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight12.4 g
Diameter31.85 mm
Thickness2.15 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
NoticeRichard Wood Baldwin
Reference(s) Franklin#ARS-34
Obverse description
Obverse letteringRB FRANKLIN GAINS SUPPORT OF FRANCE 1778
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringWINTER 1777 - 1778 Ben Franklin`s year-long mission to Paris bears fruit. France, anxious to weaken England, agrees to sign a treaty of friendship, and an alliance. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 2 674
Catalog ID2802463310
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