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Franklin Press Tokens

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Franklin Press Tokens

About This Coin

A token depicting a printing press on the reverse, honoring Benjamin Franklin's legacy as a printer. Struck in England in 1794 for American circulation. The reverse legend reads SIC ORITUR DOCTRINA SURGETQUE LIBERTAS (Thus Learning Arises and Liberty Flourishes). Various edge types exist.

Specifications

Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Weight
9.5g
Diameter
29mm
Designer
Unknown (British manufacture)
Production Years
1794

Strike Types & Varieties(3)

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