Super Bowl 60: The Benjamin Franklin Medal and Coin Toss Betting

The Super Bowl coin toss is always a popular prop bet, attracting attention from both casual fans and serious bettors. This year, the use of the Libertas Americana medal added a historical and cultural element to the event. The medal, featuring Lady Liberty and commemorating American independence, connected the Super Bowl to the nation's 250th anniversary. The Libertas Americana medal was conceived by Benjamin Franklin while serving as minister to France and commissioned two French artists to create the design. The "tails" side of the medal features an allegorical scene in which the goddess Minerva shields the infant Hercules from an attacking lion, symbolizing France’s role in protecting the infant nation of America from the British. This year, a significant wager on the coin toss outcome highlights the continued popularity of this tradition. The outcome of the coin toss was heads, netting one lucky bettor a substantial profit. While the coin toss is a matter of chance, its historical significance and the excitement it generates make it a memorable part of the Super Bowl experience.

A modern restrike of the Libertas Americana medal, commissioned by Benjamin Franklin.

The New England Patriots won the toss.

One bettor placed a $253,000 wager on heads.

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