LostDutchman Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hey guys! I was blessed this morning enough to have this piece in front of me and was able to take some photographs. This coin was featured on the cover of the "100 Greatest American Medals" book that was recently published. This medal was designed by Benjamin Franklin and engraved by French engravers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 What a beauty...................... stupendous! Many thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I love the image: France as Athena protects the young American Hercules (strangling the snakes in his cradle) from the British leopard. "Not without the Goddess is the child so strong." Snakes, yes, but I don't recall any leopards at the cradle in the Hercules myth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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