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Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin Classic Franklin Medals
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
2256 Benjamin Franklin Oak Tree Medal, 1777 EF $3,000.00
Benjamin Franklin Oak Tree Medal, 1777. Bronze, 45.4mm. Betts 547, Fuld FR.M.NL.6. Extremely Fine...
Bronze, 45.4mm. Betts 547, Fuld FR.M.NL.6. Extremely Fine or better. Obv. Bust ¾ l. in loose turban-like stocking cap, possibly an English rendition of the fur cap made famous by later Franklin portraits (see below), B. FRANKLIN OF PHILADELPHIA L.L.D. & F.R.S. This medal's distinctive facial features were apparently adapted from a portrait print by Mason Chamberlin of 1762 that Franklin himself...  more
2257 Franklin Eripuit Coelo Medal Shell, ca. 1786 AU $400.00
Franklin Eripuit Coelo Medal Shell, ca. 1786. Copper electrotype uniface, 47mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.9. About...
Copper electrotype uniface, 47mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.9. About Uncirculated. Aged Franklin bust l., resembling Dupré or Godel busts, Latin legend ERIPUIT COELO FULMEN, SCEPTRUMQUE TYRANNIS, He Snatched Lightning from the Heavens and the Scepter from the Tyrant. This compliment was undoubtedly based on a line from Roman poet Manilius' Astronomicon, (Book I, 104), and appears on Dupré's...  more
2258 Franklin Mossop Medal, ca. 1766 CH EF $900.00
Franklin Mossop Medal, ca. 1766. Copper uniface, 36.7mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.11, Betts 545. Choice Extremely...
Copper uniface, 36.7mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.11, Betts 545. Choice Extremely Fine. Die attributed to William Mossop, Dublin. Charles Coleman Sellers, Benjamin Franklin in Portraiture shows the portrait to be the work of Isaac Gosset, wax modeler of Huguenot descent and creator of popular studies of contemporary celebrities. A similar Gosset Franklin exists as a Wedgewood porcelain oval. Bust l. in...  more
2259 Franklin 'Fur Collar' Miniature, n.d CH EF $2,000.00
Franklin 'Fur Collar' Miniature, n.d. Oval, 45.4 x 36.6mm. After Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 1778. Sellers...
Oval, 45.4 x 36.6mm. After Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 1778. Sellers 24:1. Choice Extremely Fine. Aged, white-haired Franklin facing, wearing dark fur collar and tunic, white cravat and frill, FRANKLIN at l. In gold bezel, outer twisted wire border. In deep-set frame.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin Franklin Medallions by Jean-Baptiste Nini
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2260 B. Franklin Americain Medallion, 1777 CH EF $3,000.00
B. Franklin Americain Medallion, 1777. Terra Cotta uniface, 113.1mm. Fuld FR.ME.L.3, Sellers Plate...
Terra Cotta uniface, 113.1mm. Fuld FR.ME.L.3, Sellers Plate 10:3, Forrer IV:270. Choice Extremely Fine. Light brown color with a light lacquer, old pencil notes on back. An integral tubular suspender angles through back to center of the edge at 12:00. Multi-step integral rim frames a high relief bust l. in a fur hat, silk cravat. Imaginary Coat of Arms on the truncation shows arm grasping a rod attracting lightning from...  more
2261 Franklin Bare Head Medallion, 1779 AU $8,500.00
Franklin Bare Head Medallion, 1779. Terra Cotta uniface, 164mm, 13.3mm thick at rim, 23.2mm thick...
Terra Cotta uniface, 164mm, 13.3mm thick at rim, 23.2mm thick at highest point. Fuld unlisted, Sellers 2, Plate 11:1, Greenslet GM-7. About Uncirculated. Faintly reddish-brown with patina rubbed off on one or two of the highest points. Back bears old pencil collector note, two adhesive labels with numbers/ Integral loop hanger slants from back to center of edge at 12:00. Aged, partly bald with long locks...  more
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin Later Nini Derivative Medals
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2262 B. Franklin Americain Medallion, 1777 EF $150.00

Bronze cast uniface, 108.2mm. Fuld FR.ME.L.3 var. Extremely Fine or better in strict terms of wear and handling. Deep reddish-brown with one or two darker areas at the rim. Cast at an unknown date from a mold taken from the Nini fur hat medal like that offered above in Terra Cotta. This Bronze example bears the fictitious Arms and date 1777 but omits the name NINI. It is framed by a...  more
2263 B. Franklin Americain Medallion, 1777 EF $190.00

Bronze cast uniface, 91.2mm. Fuld FR.ME.L.3 var. Extremely Fine or better. Deep glossy saddle-brown, uniform patina. Cast at an unknown date from a mold taken from the Nini fur hat medal, including fictitious Arms, NINI, date 1777 in field. Mounted on blue velvet in 160 x 135 open frame. A handsome and fascinating derivative item and an excellent display piece.
2264 Franklin Bare Head Medallion, 1779 CH AU $600.00

Bronze cast, 163mm, in deep shadow box-like frame, 28.5 x 29mm, lined with deep brown cloth. Fuld unlisted, Greenslet GM-10. Choice About Uncirculated. Here is a high quality cast from a mold taken from the rare Bare Head Medallion. Truncation shows the fictitious Arms without date or artist's name. Rich red-mahogany patina, a remarkable display item.
2265 Franklin Fur Hat Bust Derivatives. Joseph K. Davison Medal, ca. 1900 UNC $150.00

Bronze uniface, 38.5mm. Greenslet GM 172. Bust r.; Franklin Savings Bank, Philadelphia Medal, n.d. Aluminum, 33.5mm. Fuld FR.T.FR.1, GM-714. Bust r., vital dates. Uncirculated. 2 pieces.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin Classic French Medals of Franklin
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2266 Franklin 80th Birthday-Oak Wreath Medal, 1786 CH EF $110.00

Bronze, 46mm. By Augustin Dupré. Betts 620, Fuld FR.M.NL.4. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Aged bust r., NATUS BOSTON. Rev. ERIPUIT COELO in oak wreath. Deep brown, late die state with abundant die rust in all fields. Plain edge.
2267 Franklin 80th Birthday-Temple Medal, 1786 BU $500.00

Silver, 46.2mm. By Augustin Dupré. Betts 619, Fuld FR.M.NL.5. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Winged Genius, Lightning striking temple of Liberty. Paris Mint, Cornucopia ARGENT, post 1879.
2268 Liénard Benjamin Franklin Repoussé Medal, ca. 1810 AU $900.00
Liénard Benjamin Franklin Repoussé Medal, ca. 1810. Brass uniface, 43.2mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.10,...
Brass uniface, 43.2mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.10, Forrer III:435. By P.G. Liénard, Paris. About Uncirculated. Bust l. in ornate acanthus border, vital dates. From this French artist's extensive series of French and world celebrities.
2269 Liénard Benjamin Franklin Repoussé Medal, ca. 1810 AU $110.00

Brass uniface, 43.2mm. Fuld FR.ME.NL.10, Forrer III:435. By P.G. Liénard, Paris. About Uncirculated. A second with bright yellow surfaces, holed for suspension.
2270 Benjamin Franklin Series Numismatica Medal, 1819. Silver BU $3,000.00
Benjamin Franklin Series Numismatica Medal, 1819. Silver, 41.2mm, 38.15 grams. Fuld FR.M.SE.2, GM-43,...
41.2mm, 38.15 grams. Fuld FR.M.SE.2, GM-43, Storer 936. By Godel. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Large high relief bust l. BENJAMINUS FRANKLIN, tiny GODEL F. at r. Rev. Series Numismatica 11-line Latin inscription, date of death correct M.DCC.XC. Plain edge. Once believed unique, now known to be excessively rare.
2271 Benjamin Franklin Series Numismatica Medal, 1819 UNC $110.00

Bronze, 41.32mm. Fuld FR.M.SE.3, GM-43. By Godel. Uncirculated. Obv. Smaller high relief bust l. BENJAMINUS FRANKLIN, GODEL F. centered below. Plain Edge.
2272 Benjamin Franklin Series Numismatica Medal, 1819 AU $110.00

Bronze, 40.8mm. Fuld FR.M.SE.1, GM-42. By Armand Auguste Caqué. About Uncirculated. Obv. Smaller high relief bust with curly hair l. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, CAQUE F. just r. of center below. Rev. Types as in previous lot. Plain Edge.
2273 Franklin Deliverer of America Medal, ca, 1850 CH AU $300.00
Franklin Deliverer of America Medal, ca, 1850. Brass bezel, domed glass, 43.2mm. Choice About Uncirculated....
Brass bezel, domed glass, 43.2mm. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Large white wax bust after Godel on magenta field. Rev. 9-line inscription, vital dates and GREAT STATESMAN AND DELIVERER OF THE UNITED STATES. Fascinating!
2274 Lodge of Seven Sisters Medal, 1829, Masonic Date 5829 AU $175.00

Bronze, 41mm. Fuld FR.M.MA.1, GM-50. By Joseph Pingret (rev). About Uncirculated. Obv. Godel's head l., no signature. Rev. Hebrew JEHOVAH in triangle, French Freemasonry Orient of Paris' tribute to Franklin. Plain Edge.
2275 Society Montyon & Franklin Medal, 1833 AU $50.00

Bronze, 41.7mm. By J.J. Barre. Fuld FR.M.SO.2, GM-52. About Uncirculated. Franklin, Abbé Montyon busts l., die crack. Rev. Society for Propagation of the History of Benefactors of Humanity.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin English & German Franklin Medals
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2276 God Gives All Things to Industry Medal, ca. 1840 CH EF $1,000.00
God Gives All Things to Industry Medal, ca. 1840. White Metal, 43.2mm. By Davis, Birmingham. Fuld...
White Metal, 43.2mm. By Davis, Birmingham. Fuld FR.M.NL.7, GM-57. Choice Extremely Fine. Student at desk, Franklin bust r. Rev. Beehive Poor Richard rhyme on work, reward. Holed for suspension as made.
2277 Industry & Order the People's Blessings Medal, n.d EF $325.00
Industry & Order the People's Blessings Medal, n.d. Brass, 35.9mm. Fuld FR.M.NL.9, GM-41. Crude Extremely...
Brass, 35.9mm. Fuld FR.M.NL.9, GM-41. Crude Extremely Fine. Obv. Low relief Franklin bust l. in wreath. Rev. Beehive, gear, banners FLEIS UND ORDNUNG... Fascinating crude style.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin U. S. Mint Franklin Medals
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2278 Franklin-Washington Sansom Medal, 1805 CH EF $2,500.00
Franklin-Washington Sansom Medal, 1805. Copper bronzed, 40.4mm. By John Reich for Philadelphia merchant...
Copper bronzed, 40.4mm. By John Reich for Philadelphia merchant Joseph Sansom. Betts 617, Baker 58, Julian CM-5. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Franklin and Washington busts l. Rev. Eagle over globe with Treaty of Peace date 1783. Dark red mahogany shows a faint scuff in the obverse left field.
2279 Franklin American Beaver Medal, 1805 EF $2,500.00
Franklin American Beaver Medal, 1805. Copper bronzed, 40.4mm. By John Reich for Joseph Sansom. Betts...
Copper bronzed, 40.4mm. By John Reich for Joseph Sansom. Betts 546, Julian CM-8. Extremely Fine. Obv. Franklin bust r., elongated truncation, LIGHTNING AVERTED, TYRANNY REPELL'D. Rev. American beaver gnaws British oak, exergue 1776. Deep red mahogany, obverse edge ding.
2280 Franklin Institute Award Medal, 1853. Gold AU $6,000.00
Franklin Institute Award Medal, 1853. Gold, 38.4mm, 41.54 grams. Julian AM-21. Prooflike About Uncirculated....
38.4mm, 41.54 grams. Julian AM-21. Prooflike About Uncirculated. Obv. Nini-style Franklin bust in fur hat l., deeply concave field. Rev. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, engraved to Hamilton Woolen Co., Southbridge, Mass. for Cashmeres and Delaines, 1853. Dazzling brilliance, a few hairlines. R.W. Julian noted ''The listing of gold for a medal is tentative and is based...  more
2281 Franklin Institute Award Medal, ca. 1840 AU $450.00

Copper bronzed, 38.1mm, 5mm thick. About Uncirculated. Types as above. Rich mahogany patina, unawarded. A charming medal possibly first struck in the 1840's.
Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 The Americana Sale The Gilbert Steinberg Collection The Medals of Benjamin Franklin 19th Century Frankliniana
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2282 Rochester Mechanics Literary Association-Washington Temperance Society Mule, ca. 1850 AU $220.00
Rochester Mechanics Literary Association-Washington Temperance Society Mule, ca. 1850. Copper, 41.6mm....
Copper, 41.6mm. By Robert Lovett. Fuld FR.M.ME.1, Baker 341. About Uncirculated. Obv. Franklin bust l., Rochester workmen's self-improvement association. Rev. Temperance Society legend, Washington bust r. Deep reddish-brown, die rust.
2283 Rochester Mechanics Literary Association-House of Temperance Mule, ca. 1850 AU $325.00
Rochester Mechanics Literary Association-House of Temperance Mule, ca. 1850. Copper, 41.6mm. By Robert...
Copper, 41.6mm. By Robert Lovett. Fuld FR.M.ME.2. About Uncirculated. Obv. Franklin bust l. as last. Rev. Home scene of alcohol-free family. Deep reddish-brown, die rust.
2284 Rochester Mechanics Literary Association Award Medal, ca. 1850 AU $120.00
Rochester Mechanics Literary Association Award Medal, ca. 1850. Copper, 41.6mm. By Robert Lovett....
Copper, 41.6mm. By Robert Lovett. Fuld FR.M.ME.3. About Uncirculated. Obv. Franklin bust as last. Rev. AWARDED TO, wreath around uninscribed field. Deep reddish-brown, die rust.
2285 Franklin-Washington Medalet, ca. 1834 BU $350.00

Copper, 20.6mm. Baker 201A, Fuld FR.M.ME.18. By James Bale. Facing bust on either side; Franklin-Eagle & Banners Medalet, n.d. Copper, 20.6. Fuld FR.M.NL.19. Dupré bust l. Rv. Eagle, banners; Franklin Chapter 15 Masonic Penny, n.d. Copper, 32mm. Fuld FR.T.FR.2. Bust, keystone. Brilliant Uncirculated. 3 pieces.
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