Benjamin Franklin Natus Boston Medal
Datec. 1784
Engraver
Augustin Dupré
Geography
Manufactured -
France
Medium/TechniqueBronze
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 in. × 1 3/4 in. × 1/4 in. (4.45 cm × 4.45 cm × 0.64 cm)
Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DeForest Scott, 2017
Object numberM-5547
DescriptionBronze die-struck medal featuring a male bust in profile on the obverse and an inscription surrounded by oak branches on the reverse.Obverse: Bust of Benjamin Franklin, in profile, facing left. Inscribed: “BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON XVII JAN.;” inscribed in exergue: “MDCCVI”.
Reverse: Oak branches in the form of a wreath surrounding inscription: “ERIPUIT COELO / FULMEN / SCEPTRUM QUE / TYRANNIS.” Inscribed in exergue: “SCULPSIT ET DICAVIT / AUG. DUPRE ANNO / MDCCLXXXVI.”
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1850-1865
18th Century
1800-1805
