1818 Bronze Medal Fuld-FR.M.SE.1, GM-42 Benjamin Franklin

Coin Details

Auction Record

$600 SP65BN 04-03-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1818 bronze medal, cataloged as Fuld-FR.M.SE.1 and GM-42, is a later striking of the Benjamin Franklin medal design, produced nearly three decades after Franklin's death. The continued production of Franklin medals well into the nineteenth century demonstrates the enduring public interest in the founding father's legacy. By 1818, Franklin had become an American icon whose image was reproduced on medals, tokens, and other numismatic items with great regularity. The dual catalog numbers (Fuld and Greenslet-Musante) reflect the comprehensive documentation of Franklin medals across multiple reference systems. This bronze striking carries both the SE.1 designation in the Fuld system and the GM-42 cross-reference, providing collectors with multiple attribution frameworks for research and identification purposes.

Rarity Notes

Fuld-FR.M.SE.1, GM-42. Early 19th century Franklin medal. Franklin medals have a dedicated collector following.

Cross References

PCGS #596346; Fuld-FR.M.SE.1; GM-42; Benjamin Franklin, 1818 Bronze