The obverse of the medal features the goddess Liberty. Beside her is a pole adorned with a Phrygian cap. The reverse features the infant Hercules representing the United States being attacked by a lion representing the United Kingdom. The infant, who is shown strangling two snakes, is being protected by Athena who represents France.[4][5] The reverse includes the motto NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS, from Horace's ode "Descende coelo", which translates to "The infant is not bold without the aide of the gods."
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^"Colonials : Libertas Americana Medals". PCGS CoinFacts. Retrieved October 17, 2018. According to the historical record, the brainchild for the medal and its designs was none other than Benjamin Franklin.