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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
G3,IP.477
Description
Cast lead medal. Uniface. Pierced (edge broken off).
(whole)
Bust of Giulio Giordani facing right, wearing a doublet with an embroidered collar. Beaded border.
(obverse)
Producer name
Designed by:
Pastorino de' Pastorini
Modelled by:
Pastorino de' Pastorini
Production date
1555
(circa)
Production place
Made in:
Ferrara (city)
Materials
lead
Technique
cast
pierced
Dimensions
Diameter:
40 millimetres
Weight:
16.62 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Attwood 2003 / Italian Medals c.1530-1600 in British Public Collections
(528a, p.258)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
government
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Giordani, Giulio
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Giorgi IV Lasha
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
G3,IP.477
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
Attwood 528a