Lot 133
[Franklin, Benjamin] France. Franklin/Montyon Medal, 1833. Bronze, 42mm, 30.2 grams, plain edge, signed Barre below the busts. Greenslet-GM52 with characteristic die break along the truncation (rarity 4 with 76-149 known, the same as all four varieties cataloged, thus the several hundred extant). Conjoined busts left; Reverse: inscription in wreath, legend around. A few tiny light spots, otherwise attractive Extremely Fine, contained in an unrelated circular red leather case for a British medal, ca, late 19th century.
Estimated Value $80 - 120.
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| Realized $60 |
