1783 Ben Franklin & Lodge of Nine Sisters Medal

Value of 1783 Benjamin Franklin and Lodge of Nine Sisters Medal

Benjamin Franklin is the central figure commemorated on this rare medal. Obverse features a bust of Franklin, facing to the left. The legend around his head states, “Benjamin Franklin Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, Sept., 1783.” The reverse displays the Nine Muses working on a rocky hill outside a circular temple dedicated to science. The reverse legend reads, “From their labors will spring their glory.”

The obverse and reverse text read as follows: Benj. Franklin Minst. Plent. Des Etatsunis De L’ameriq., Sept. MDCCLXXXIII | and | De Leurs Travaux Naitra Leur Gloire; Des Neuf S_urs; F.B..