This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/27/2017
Prestigious award medal presented to Kenneth Wilson by the Franklin Institute. Franklin Medal features a bust relief of Benjamin Franklin in profile to obverse, with large letters spelling ''FRANKLIN / MEDAL'' flanking the portrait at the edges. Spaces between inscribed words are decorated with a total of three tiny single four-petal flowers. A line at the bottom in smaller text reads, ''FOUNDED IN MCMXIV / BY SAMUEL INSULL''. Reverse features a large foliage sprig with leaves and berries decorating most of the space not occupied by the allover inscription and central banner bearing recipient's name. Reverse reads, ''AWARDED / BY / THE/ FRANKLIN INSTITUTE / TO / KENNETH WILSON / FOR / 1982 / SIGNAL + EMINENT / SERVICE IN / SCIENCE''. Housed in its original velvet-lined case. Plain rim features 14kt gold stamp. Measures 2.5'' in diameter. Weighs 188 grams. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Kenneth Wilson's widow.