France Great Men series – Franklin & Montyon 1833 by Barre

France Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France)  series – Benjamin Franklin & Antoine, Baron de Montyon 1833 by Barre

While Benjamin Franklin (USA) needs little introduction, the French Baron de Montyon is less well known.  A philanthropist he founded upon his death a series of prizes to be awarded for science and medicine.

41.8mm bronze