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medal
Object Type
medal
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
Attributed to an Imitator of:
Gianfederico Bonzagna
Production date
17thC
(Restitution)
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
bronze
Technique
cast
pierced
Dimensions
Diameter:
30 millimetres
Weight:
6.85 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Zecca 1940 / Relazione Della R. Zecca
(p.268, 110)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian cleric
miracle
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Pope Gregory XIII
Representation of:
Jesus Christ
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir George Francis Hill
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Friedrich Wagner
Acquisition date
1925
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1925,0310.261