Franklin Institute Foucault Pressed Penny
Dublin Core
Title
Franklin Institute Foucault Pressed Penny
Subject
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Foucault, Léon, 1819-1868.
Pendulum.
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Foucault, Léon, 1819-1868.
Pendulum.
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Description
Embossed coin with image of round pendulum over a map in center. Text The Franklin Institute above image. Text Foucault Pendulum in two lines in different size font below image. Raised dots encircle edge of coin. Raised crescent on top edge of coin. Reverse: no embossed image appears on back of coin. Condition: both sides of coin have uneven patination.
Date
Minted year unknown. Pressed 2007.
Contributor
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Foucault, Léon, 1819-1868.
Foucault, Léon, 1819-1868.
Rights
Copyrights held by the Franklin Institute.
Relation
Coverage: Philadelphia - Philadelphia County - Pennsylvania - United States
Format
Materials: copper (95%) and tin/zinc (5%)
Extent: 13.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.1 cm
Weight: 3.11 g
Extent: 13.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.1 cm
Weight: 3.11 g
Language
English
Type
Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core
MIME
Dublin Core
Identifier
EKC.penny.FranklinInstituteFoucault.0019
Collection
Citation
“Franklin Institute Foucault Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed May 23, 2025, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/569.