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The Copley medal of the Royal Society, as presented to Benjamin Franklin: left obverse, right reverse, with a decorative surround. Engraving, later than 1753.
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The Copley medal of the Royal Society, as presented to Benjamin Franklin: left obverse, right reverse, with a decorative surround. Engraving, later than 1753.

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CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Annual medal of the Royal Society.

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