Benjamin Franklin Plaques and Values

A college student presents a Benjamin Franklin terracotta plaque, hoping to sell it for $10,000. The plaque, originating from the late 1700s, is historically significant but not as valuable as expected. An expert evaluates it, estimating its worth between $1,500 and $2,000. After negotiation, the student sells it for $1,400, which will help with student loans and truck repairs.

What was initially mistaken for a coin?

• A gold medallion

• A Benjamin Franklin terracotta plaque

• A silver dollar

• A copper penny

Where were the Benjamin Franklin plaques particularly popular?

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• England

What was the seller's initial asking price for the plaque?

• $5,000

• $2,000

• $10,000

• $1,500

Who was the artist behind the Benjamin Franklin terracotta medal?

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Jean-Baptiste Nini

What historical event is associated with the plaque?

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Ben Franklin's agreement with France in 1778

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the expert's estimated value range for the plaque?

• $3,000 to $4,000

• $500 to $1,000

• $5,000 to $6,000

• $1,500 to $2,000

Why did the expert say the glue on the back didn't affect the value?

• It was a common practice

• The front was the important part

• It added historical value

• The glue was removable

What was the final agreed selling price for the plaque?

• $1,200

• $1,400

• $1,800

• $2,000

What did the seller plan to use the money for?

• A house down payment

• A vacation

• Student loans and truck tires

• A new computer

What was the seller's lowest offer before the final agreement?

• $1,400

• $1,200

• $2,000

• $1,800