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Medal - Benjamin Franklin
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1932 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing truncated bust of Benjamin Franklin in high relief, with long hair falling to his shoulders. The legend 'BENJAMIN · FRANKLIN' arcs along the upper periphery, the dates '1706' and '1790' appear below the bust flanked by small floral ornaments, and a laurel wreath frames the lower field. The engraver's signature 'J.R. SINNOCK' is visible at the lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Four classical allegorical female figures in draped robes stand in high relief around a central rectangular tablet inscribed 'BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'; one figure crowns the tablet with a laurel branch while holding a sheaf of wheat, the others flank the composition bearing attributes. The legend 'PHILOSOPHY · LITERATURE · SCIENCE · PATRIOTISM ·' arcs along the upper periphery. The engraver's initials 'JRS' and the date '1932' along with a mint mark device appear in the lower exergue. |
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