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Franklin Institute Time Pressed Penny

Dublin Core

Identifier

EKC.penny.FranklinInstituteTime.0012

Title

Franklin Institute Time Pressed Penny

Contributor

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Henlein, Peter, approximately 1480-1542.

Date

Minted year unknown. Pressed 2007.

Subject

Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Pocket watches.
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.

Description

Embossed coin with images of five overlapping pocket watches in center. Watches show various times and have different designs. One clock is inverted and backward. Text The Franklin Institute above images. Text Time Keepers in two lines in different size font below images. 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.

Rights

Copyrights held by the Franklin Institute.

Type

Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core

Language

English

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

Citation

“Franklin Institute Time Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed October 5, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/570.