 Franklin Institute Award Medal, 1853. Gold, 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 on a listing in the Peale register of dies, #11.'' This magnificent medal may be unique in Gold.
Ex Dr. George Fuld Collection.
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