medal

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Object Type
Museum number: 1925,0310.252
Description: Cast lead medal. Bend in Loop. Bad restitution. (whole); Bust of Pope Sixtus V facing right, tonsured and bearded. He is wearing a cope with decorated collar fastened with a morse. Pearled border. (obverse); Virgin and Child surrounded by a city wall. Pearled border. (reverse)
Production date: 17thC (Restitution)
Production place: Made in: Italy
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Diameter: 39 millimetres; Weight: 33.67 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location: Not on display
Subjects: christian cleric; landscape
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Pope Sixtus V; Portrait of: Virgin Mary
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1925
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1925,0310.252

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