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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.563in
Creator:
Lindberg, Erik
Dates:
1907
Abstract:  

Obverse: Carolus Linnaeus sitting in landscape; "E. TENEBRIS . TANTIS . TAM . CLARUM . EXTOLLERE . LUMEN . QUI . PRIMUS . POTUIT" around image and "ERIK LINDBERG" at bottom. Reverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Linnaeus and flora, fauna, and star flanked by three crowns; "CAROLUS . LINNAEUS . NAT . MDCCVII . OB . MDCCLXXVIII" around profile and "MEMORIAM . BISAECULAREM / PIE . CELEBRANS / RACAD . SCIENT . SUEC . MCMVII."
Call #:  
M-L65-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943."
Call #:  
M-N21-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Novelty
Description:  
Dimension:H:1.750in W:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin within circle in center. "THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" at bottom. Reverse: "PLEASE DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX / RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED" at top. "000" within rectangle in center. "THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PHILADELPHIA" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-F85-122



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Novelty
Description:  
Dimension:H:1.333in W:1.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin within circle in center. "THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" at bottom. Reverse: "IF FOUND RETURN TO 0000 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOTEL PHILADELPHIA."
Call #:  
M-F85-123



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Coin
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.188in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1948
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with "LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST" around perimeter. Reverse: Liberty Bell in center with "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" to the left and an eagle to the right. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOLLAR" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-F85-159



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:4.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1956
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center between "1706" and "1956." "Benjamin Franklin" around top perimeter and "Medal of the Congress / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" along bottom perimeter. Reverse: overlapping key, open book and weather vane with eagle top encircled by ring of stars in center. "WISE AND GOOD MEN ARE THE STRENGTH OF A NATION" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-F85-144



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in Rectangular pin: .375 x 1.25
Creator:
Royal Mint
Dates:
1945 - 1946
Abstract:  

Rail at top serves as pin. Rail is incorporated into white ribbon with one red and two blue stripes. Ribbon is attached to medal via hook. Separate rectangular pin, to be worn above medal, is covered with same ribbon. Both housed in original leather box with ivory felt and satin inside. Outside of box: "KING'S MEDAL FOR SERVICE; inside: crest topped with crown, banner marked "ROYAL MINT." Obverse: profile of George VI; "GEORGIVS VI D.G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP." around perimeter. Reverse: knight and female figure; "FOR SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM" around perimeter and "THE KING'S MEDAL" under images.
Call #:  
M-G296-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.438in
Creator:
Roly, D.
Dates:
1922
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Louis Pasteur; "LOUIS PASTEUR" along perimeter, and "D. Roly" to right of profile. Reverse: "CENTIEME ANNIVERSAIRE / DE LA / NAISSANCE / DE / PASTEUR / 17 DECEMBRE / 1822-1922."
Call #:  
M-P26-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medal
Alt. Title:  
Medal Commemorating the Benjamin Franklin Bridge  
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:3.500in
Creator:
Medallic Art Co., NY
Dates:
1956
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin at left, above "1709-1790." "BRIDGE BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA, PA. AND CAMDEN, N.J. / DEDICATED TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JANUARY 17, 1956 / DELAWARE PORT AUTHORITY" on right. Image of Ben Franklin Bridge at bottom. Reverse: blank
Call #:  
M-F85-153



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Davidson, Howard A.; Windner, Julius; Frank, August C.
Dates:
1941
Abstract:  

Obverse: AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION / * 50TH ANNIVERSARY * around bust of Franklin, intaglio, with curved branches on either side; 1891-1941 below, curved downward; lamp of knowledge under dates. Reverse: CONVENTION AUGUST 16-21-1941 / * THE PHILADELPHIA COIN CLUB *; in center, American Flag, Liberty Bell, sun and earth; below design, H.A.D. on left and J.W. on right
Call #:  
M-F85-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1903
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson; "TRIBUTE TO THE AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1776" around perimeter. Reverse: "We hold these/ truths to be self evident/ that all men/ are created equal/ that they are endowed by/ their creator with/ certain inalienable rights/ that among these/ are life liberty and/ the pursuit of /happiness" in center and "The Thos. Jefferson Memorial Association of The United States 1903" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-J35-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1921
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson; "HAEC OLIM MEMINISSE IVVABIT 1921" around perimeter. Reverse: classical femal figure with spear and crown in foreground and University of Virginia buildings in background; "University of Virginia" at top and "1819" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-J35-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Dubois, E
Dates:
1959
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon; "G.ES L.S LECLERC COMTE DE BUFFON" around perimeter and "E. DUBOIS F." under profile. Reverse: "SOCIETE D'ANTHROPOLOGIE DE PARIS FONDEE PAR PAUL BROCA 1859-1959."
Call #:  
M-L49



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "POOR RICHARD CLUB PHILADELPHIA" around top perimeter. Reverse: "POOR RICHARD WISHES YOU GOOD LUCK" in center. Floral branch around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-F85-111



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.625in
Creator:
Maxwell & Berlet
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center; THE POOR RICHARD CLUB PHILADELPHIA and two branches around perimeter. Reverse: MAXWELL / & BERLET stamped on otherwise blank reverse Small loop at top for chain.
Call #:  
M-F85-113



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.333in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Uncut strike medal. Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center with "POOR RICHARD CLUB PHILADELPHIA" around top perimeter. Reverse: recessed with illegible, residual image and text.
Call #:  
M-F85-114



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in center. "THE POOR RICHARD CLUB PHILADELPHIA" around perimeter. Reverse: blank
Call #:  
M-F85-116



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:5.000in
Creator:
Whitehead & Hoag
Dates:
1928
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief, profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Reverse: relief of the Curtis Building with "COMMEMORATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY / THE SATURDAY EVENING POST FOUNDED BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" at the bottom, between "1728" and "1928."
Call #:  
M-F85-138



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:H:12.700 cm W:6.350 cm D:0.635 cm
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1956
Abstract:  

Obverse: AWARDED / FOR / MERIT / AMERICAN / PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY ; to the right, a small bust of Franklin facing left; below center, (feather) / 250th ANNIVERSARY / BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / 1706-1956 / (feather) / 50TH ANNIVERSARY / POOR RICHARD CLUB / OF PHILADELPHIA Reverse: On a plaque in the center, an eagle with a ribbon behind, ALMANACK / "WE MAY MAKE / THESE TIMES / BETTER IF WE / BESTIR OURSELVES / … POOR RICHARD
Call #:  
M-F85-145



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:4.000in
Creator:
Saint-Gaudens, Louis and Augustus
Dates:
1906
Abstract:  

Obverse: BENJAMIN - FRANKLIN above bust of Franklin facing left with palm branches on either side; to right, 1706 / 1790. In exergue, (triangle) PRINTER (triangle) PHILOSOPHER (triangle) / (triangle) SCIENTIST (triangle) STATESMAN (triangle) / *DIPLOMATIST*. Reverse: HISTORY above a draped female figure seated at left, holding against her knee a shield bordered by olive wreath; she is inscribing on the shield ERIPUIT / COELO / FULMEN / SCEPTRUM / QUE TYR / ANNIS; a tripod alter is burning beside her, a branch of laurel on the steps leading to her throne, and fluted columns behind her; three figures, representing Science, Philosophy and Literature, stand before her; over the figures in three lines LITERATURE / SCIENCE PHILO- / -SOPHY; above in two lines STRUCK BY ACT OF THE CONGRESS / OF THE UNITED STATES; in exergue, TO COMMEMORATE THE TWO HUNDREDTH / ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF / BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / M C M V I.
Call #:  
M-F85-130



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