Nini medallion of benjamin franklin the franklin institute. Benjamin franklin, american founding father and first ambassador to france. He is best known as the only founding father who signed all three documents that freed america from britain. This nini design is a favorite among advanced collectors of american medals a. Project gutenberg offers 61,859 free ebooks to download. Benjamin franklin, american founding father and first ambassador to france by t. Benjamin franklin 17061790 was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, a founding father and a leading figure of early american history. Benjamin franklin highrelief terra cotta medallion by. Scarce plaster medallion of benjamin franklin featured in our march 2020.
He is best remembered, however, for his leadership in the american colonies and the early united states. And so the man who believed that there never was a good war or a bad peace, old dr. Benjamin franklin was very popular with french women. His fortunes rose rapidly and he reached the first rank in 1777, showing a fulllength portrait of louis xvi 17541793 in. Manufactured by josiah wedgwood and sons british, etruria. Volume 1 has engraved frontispiece with portrait of franklin and facsimile of his signature signed. Medal of the order of military merit awarded to scottish sailor john paul. Back to summary download this issue taking paris by storm. Portrait medallion of benjamin franklin explore object. He received some formal education but was principally selftaught. Benjamin franklin and the french alliance american heritage. Bronze statue of benjamin franklin reading the pennsylvania gazette. The visit benjamin franklin and two plenipotentiaries made to louis xvi in 1778 was of paramount importance.
Discover the history of benjamin franklin and the nini medallion. Hackwood modeled this medallion for josiah wedgwood, one of the most ardent english supporters of the american revolution. Portrait bust medallion, of american statesman benjamin franklin by french sculptor jean baptiste nini french, 17171786, with the signature nini and the date 1777, along with ninis coat of arms, measuring 4. Benjamin franklin was one of americas first ambassadors, although the united states did not officially exist, when he was sent to france in december of 1776 to seek french aid in support of the rebellion against england. Jeanbaptiste nini medallion of benjamin franklin the met. The reverse has an image of an eagle with an olive branch and the inscription bicentennial 1976 and freedom. Franchise and retirement from printing benjamin franklin. By the early 1730s franklins business was thriving. The many faces of benjamin franklin littleton coin company. Antique benjamin franklin fur hat bronze medallion medal att jean baptiste nini. Blade richly etched with a portrait medallion, trophies and strapwork, with remains of gilding. From 1765 to 1775, franklin resided in london where he represented the interests of the american colonies. In fact, the revolutionary war would have been a lost cause, without the financial and military aid that benjamin franklin almost singlehandedly secured from the french. Probably designed by jean jacques caffieri french, paris 17251792 paris manufacturer.
It became the most popular french image of benjamin franklin. Benjamin franklin is best known as one of the founding fathers who never served as president but was a respected inventor, publisher, scientist and diplomat. Benjamin franklin january 17, 1706 april 17, 1790 was one a signer of the us constitution of 1787, declaration of independence, and paris peace commission. When he landed on french soil in december of 1776, having set sail on 26 october as agent of a diplomatic commission, women and probably men too wanted to catch a glimpse of the experimenter with lightning and the defender of the american cause. The autobiography of benjamin franklin arvindguptatoys. One hundred dollar banknote, featuring a portrait of president benjamin franklin carved marble figurines with ben franklin. Among benjamins siblings were his older brother james and his younger sister jane. Buy 1992 ben franklin firefighters silver medal 1 oz proof online 247 with golden eagle coins.
Save ben franklin bronze medal to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Fleming, usa if you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. Benjamin franklin has been featured on the colbert report as a part of the better know a founder segment. Joseph siffred duplessis benjamin franklin 17061790. Benjamin franklin signature stock photos download 5. Pennsylvania academy of the fine arts, philadelphia. Benjamin franklin highrelief terra cotta medallion by jeanbaptiste nini.
This superb firedclay medallion was produced in france and features a bust of benjamin franklin wearing a fur cap on the obverse with the inscription b. Franklin hitherto quite unheard of by this subscriber. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Books by franklin, benjamin sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
Medal of friendship birth between france and united states engraved by augustin dupre, americana libertas is one of the most famous medals linked to american independence. Benjamin franklin mission in france france daily photo. Download image add to collection share on twitter share on. Benjamin franklin was born on milk street, in boston, massachusetts, on january 17, 1706, and baptized at old south meeting house. Benjamin franklin won fame as a writer, a publisher, a scientist, and an inventor. After serving an apprenticeship to his father between the ages of 10 and 12, he went to work for his halfbrother james, a printer. Benjamin franklin, the works of benjamin franklin, vol.
Fabrics with slights signs of age and wear, the haft somewhat shortened. The royal society of arts benjamin franklin medal was instituted in 1956 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of benjamin franklins birth and the 200th anniversary of his membership to the royal society of arts the medal is conferred by the rsa on individuals, groups, and organisations who have made profound efforts to forward angloamerican understanding in areas closely linked to the rsa. On this day in 1776, benjamin franklin, at age 70, sailed from philadelphia for paris with the goal of negotiating a formal alliance between france and the rebellious british colonies across the. The signature of benjamin franklin on the united states declaration of independence one hundred dollar banknote. In the midst of the american war of independence, benjamin franklin and. Benjamin franklins newspaper re virginias call to arms french and indian war. Benjamin franklins popularity with french women geri walton. Benjamin franklin is an american man of god benjamin franklin is one of the greatest founding fathers in american history battlin ben was the first founder to be featured in the. He was one of seventeen children born to josiah franklin, and one of ten born by josiahs second wife, abiah folger. French, late 18th century a bronze portrait medallion of benjamin franklin 17061790 shown bareheaded in profile to the left, after jeanbaptiste. Visitors tales benjamin franklin palace of versailles. Also, download our mobile app to view and participate in our. Medals1777 terra cotta benjamin franklin medallion by nini1777 benjamin franklin nini terra cotta medallion, by jeanbaptiste nini, choice near mint.
In 1993, when the thomas jefferson medal was authorized by congress, the benjamin franklin medal was designated for recognition of distinguished achievement in the sciences. The benjamin franklin national memorial the benjamin franklin national memorial is located in the rotunda of pennsylvanias most. Autobiography of benjamin franklin benjamin franklin 4939 downloads. Benjamin franklin was very popular with french women oct 27, 2018 stefan andrews during the 1780s, benjamin franklin, already in his 70s was serving a diplomatic post in france as american ambassador. An impressive, contemporary french tribute portrait of this always popular, benjamin franklin american statesman to france. Studded and velvetcovered haft with fringes of later date. Benjamin franklin was a printer, publisher, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat. It was struck at benjamin franklin s request to commemorate the 3 most important dates of the american war of independence. Page 3 introduction benjamin franklin was born in milk street, boston, on january 6, 1706. Through the years france has given america far more than the statue of liberty. Benjamin franklin was born in milk street, boston, on janu ary 6, 1706. Post stamps 1 cent benjamin franklin rare perforations collectible vintage.
Everyone says that benjamin franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey over an eagle. One of the foremost of the founding fathers, he helped draft the declaration of independence and was one of its signers, he represented the united states in france during the american revolution, and he was a delegate to the constitutional convention. Franklin, who embodied the democratic beliefs of the americans, could have been a threat to the french court, but instead, his humble style of clothing and his amazing intellect were embraced by. Benjamin franklin, a man laden with the worlds honors who might easily have pleaded age and weariness, set out for france in his seventyfirst year to secure these necessities for his country. He was the first us postmaster general, a major figure in the american enlightenment and scientist. On october 26, 1776, exactly one month to the day after being named an agent of a diplomatic commission by the continental congress, benjamin. July 4th 1776 independence day declared by the continental congress.
Benjamin franklin medal royal society of arts wikipedia. The front features a graphic of benjamin franklin with the liberty bell along side, with the inscription. His father, josiah franklin, was a tallow chandler who married twice, and of his seventeen children benjamin was the youngest son. Benjamin franklin was americas scientist, inventor, politician, philanthropist and business man. Jeanbaptiste nini 17171786 was a french artist and medalist active in the mid to late 1700s. Benjamin franklin was born in boston on 17 january 1706. Scarce plaster medallion of benjamin franklin featured in our. The composition is based on a 1778 relief by the french sculptor jean baptiste nini 17171786. Learn how ben franklins face got put on the nini medallion, and the story behind it. Lucas until 1901, given as an addition to the william h.
Unfollow benjamin franklin coin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The franklin institute awards or benjamin franklin medal is a science and engineering award presented since 1824 by the franklin institute, of philadelphia. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Commemorative medallions were all the rage in 18th century france. This particular ceramic clay medallion in high relief, was created in france at the chateau chaumont in the loire valley, by italian artist jeanbaptiste nini who spent his career working in france. Benjamin franklins popularity with french women happened long before he was appointed ambassador of france. And in 1987, the benjamin franklin medal for distinguished public service was established to honor exceptional contributions to the general welfare. Franklin was not only the most famous american in the 18th century but also one of the most famous figures in the western world of the 18th century. Although one is apt to think of franklin exclusively as an inventor, as an early version of thomas edison, which. He attended school only briefly, and then helped his father, who was a candle and soap maker. A perspective of that time demonstrates the brilliance of franklins diplomatic success. Most of his work consists of terracotta medallions. Signing the declaration of independence in 1776 us one dollar bill, close up, blood. Jeanbaptiste nini italian, urbino 17171786 chaumontsurloire.