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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
G3,PMAM.2
Description
Cast bronze medal. Restitution.
(whole)
Bust of Pope Linus I facing right, beardless and short curly hair. He is wearing a cope with decorated collar held together with two buttons. Plain border.
(obverse)
Two keys held together with thin rope (Keys of Vatican).
(reverse)
Production date
17thC
(Restitution)
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
bronze
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
42 millimetres
Weight:
39.12 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
W. S. Lincoln & Son / Catalogue of Papal Medals
(p.5, No.3)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian cleric
saint/martyr
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Pope Linus (St Linus)
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Apostles
Acquisition name
Donated by:
George IV, King of the United Kingdom
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
George III, King of the United Kingdom
Acquisition date
1825
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
G3,PMAM.2