Benjamin Franklin by Augustin Dupré

Benjamin Franklin 1784

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This silver medal, created by French medalist Augustin Dupré in 1784, portrays Benjamin Franklin in profile. The inscription reads "Benj. Franklin Natus Boston. Jan. XVII. MDCCVI," which translates to "Benjamin Franklin, born Boston, January 17, 1706." This commemorative medal is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture and is a significant piece of American history, celebrating one of the Founding Fathers. The medal is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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