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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
1925,0310.259
Description
Cast bronze medal. Loop. Restitution.
(whole)
Bust of Pope Gregory XIII facing left, bearded with calotte on his head. He is wearing a hooded habit with buttons down the front, and is in the act of benediction. Pearled border.
View of the St Etienne du Mont-Celius College, with Pope and some of its German Jesuit students. Pearled border.
Production date
17thC
(Restitution)
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
bronze
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
38 millimetres
Weight:
23.36 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Modesti 2002 / Corpus Numismatum Omnium Romanorum Pontificum (CNORP)
(Vol.III, p.641, No.701 (but with hoop))
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian cleric
architecture
school/university/college building
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Pope Gregory XIII
Acquisition name
Donated by:
George Hill
(presented)
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Dr Wagner
Acquisition date
1925
Acquisition notes
Wagner Collection Lot 60
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1925,0310.259