1776 (post-1807) Franklin American Beaver Medal. By John Reich. Betts-546, Julian CM-8, Greenslet GM-80. Bronzed Copper. MS-65 BN (NGC).41 mm. A second example, with more mottling to dominant mahogany bronzing the only real distinguishing feature between this solid graded Gem and the Superb Gem in the preceding lot. Fully original in preservation, and very attractive.Sold by the Yale University Art Gallery for the benefit of acquisition funds of the Numismatic Collection.
