Medallic History of Dentistry Pierre Fauchard

Medallic History of Dentistry (Pierre Fauchard) - obverseMedallic History of Dentistry (Pierre Fauchard) - reverse

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Features

Location United States
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
Year 1971
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 25.7 g
Diameter 38.65 mm
Thickness 2.60 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
339904
References Franklin# HDS-1
Chester L. Krause; 1982. Guidebook of Franklin Mint Issues. Krause Publications, Iola, United States.

Series: Franklin Mint Collection of Medallic History of Dentistry

Obverse

Artistic depiction of an event or practice in Dental History

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ODONTOLOGIA
ARS SCIENCIA PROGRESSUS
PIERRE FAUCHARD
(1678-1761)
Transformed Dentistry
into a Profession.
"Father of Modern
Dentistry."
FM

Translation: ODONTOLOGY ART SCIENCE PROGRESS

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: STERLING FM 71 P

Medallic History of Dentistry (Pierre Fauchard) -  obverse

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Mint

Mintmark of The Franklin Mint (FM) The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)

Comments

This set was made between 1971 and 1973. The date each coin was minted is located on the edge.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971 FM 449 Proof
1971 FM 121 Proof/Gold Plated Sterling

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