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France, Benjamin Franklin/Baron de Montyon Medal, 1833. Bronze. 41.7 mm. Obv: Conjoined busts of Franklin & Montyon, beside Franklin is 'A benefactor of genius' & by Montyon 'Genius of being a benefactor'. Rev: 7 lines inscription regarding the Society of Montyon & Franklin to propagate the history of benefactors of the human race. Montyon was a politician & philanthropist who gave large amounts of money to the poor and to established a series of prizes awarded by the French Academy. By Barre.

Europe

Exonumia Europe

Wurzb. 2259

VF (Very Fine)

1833

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