medal

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Object Type
Museum number: 1925,0310.261
Description: Cast bronze medal. Very fine, slightly mishaped. Pierced (second piercing damaging the edge). Resititution. (whole); Bust of Pope Gregory XIII facing left, long beard and calotte. He is wearing a hooded cassock with buttons down the front. Pearled border. (obverse); Christ healing the sick. Pearled border. (reverse)
Producer name
Production date: 17thC (Restitution)
Production place: Made in: Italy
Materials
Technique: cast; pierced
Dimensions: Diameter: 30 millimetres; Weight: 6.85 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: christian cleric; miracle
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Pope Gregory XIII; Representation of: Jesus Christ
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1925
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1925,0310.261

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