Copper-colored medal with a raised edge resembling a rope. The medal features a profile of a man with long, wavy hair and a high necked garment. The man's head is facing left. The words "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" are raised and arched over the top of the man's head. The words "BORN JAN. 17. 1706" are raised and arched under the man's head. Small raised letters are positioned under the man's shoulder on the right side. The medal is displayed on a white background with a shadow cast to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- Copper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 573 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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