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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
1923,0522.5
Description
Bronze medal.
(whole)
Bust of Hieronymus Holzschuher, right, bearded.
(obverse)
Helmeted coat of arms with male bust facing right wearing tall hat above.
(reverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
Matthes Gebel
Production date
1529
Production place
Made in:
Germany
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Diameter:
41 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Habich 1906 / Studien Zur Deutschen Renaissance Medaille
(Vo. I,II 993, p.145)
Location
Not on display
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 2012/13 30 Nov-7 April, Bonn, Kunst-und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Treasures of the World's Cultures
Subjects
politician/statesman
heraldry
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Hieronymus Holzschuher
Associated events
Commemoration of:
Death of Hieronymus Holzschuher 1529
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Otto Beit
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Rosenheim Collection
(Lot 411)
Acquisition date
1923
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1923,0522.5