1777 (19th century) B. Franklin Américain Portrait Medallion. Fur Cap without Spectacles. After Jean-Baptiste Nini. Type of Margolis-17. Bronze.101.1 mm. 773.5 grains. Obverse with incuse signature and date NINI / F 1777 on truncation, left of coat of arms. Secondary date 1777 below, in relief. B FRANKLIN AMERICAIN around, separated by four rosettes and a single stop, with raised plain border. A bronze electrotype shell, with soldered suspension hanger. Minor waviness and dull dents in the thin sheet, but not to the point of distraction. Medium brown with some minor deposits in the recesses.
