1972 Medal of Thomas Eakins, American Painter and Photographer. Silver (?). 63.4 mm. 200 grams. By Leonard Baskin. Mint State.Produced by the Franklin Mint, this medal is usually encountered serially numbered and with STERLING and the Franklin Mint hallmarks on the edge. One thousand sterling silver examples were commissioned by the Thomas Eakins Foundation to raise funds for the continued restoration of Eakins house and studio in Philadelphia. These medals in silver are still being sold at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for $490.00, housed in the original presentation case. This piece has the same mottled matte appearance of the silver examples, but lacks any edge inscription and most likely is of some other metallic composition -- and rare, as such. <em><strong>This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot</strong></em>.<p>
