1972 Thomas Eakins, American Painter and Photographer Medal. By Leonard Baskin, Struck by the Franklin Mint. Sterling Silver. No. 0381. Mint State.
63.5 mm. 217.26 grams, .925 fine, 200.97 gram ASW. Obv: Bust of the painter left with name EAKINS and signature of designer BASKIN.F. below in exergue. Rev: Multi-line inscription TO / COMMEMORATE / THE RESTORATION / OF THE HOUSE AND / STUDIO OF / THOMAS EAKINS / 1972. Edge: STERLING (Franklin Mint hallmarks) 0831 at 12 o'clock. Housed in the original case, which is free of significant blemishes. One thousand sterling silver examples of this type were commissioned by the Thomas Eakins Foundation to raise funds for the continued restoration of Eakins' house and studio in Philadelphia. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case)