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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
M.1454
Description
Cast bronze medal. Restitution.
(whole)
Bust of Pope Clement VIII facing left, he is tonsured and bearded. He is wearing a cope with decorated collar fastened with a morse. Pearled border.
(obverse)
Figure of Faith standing to the left, carrying a chalice in her right hand and a large cross in her left. She is looking up to heaven, with rays of light shining down on her. Pearled border.
(reverse)
Producer name
Attributed to an Imitator of:
Rancetti, Giorgio
Production date
17thC
(Restitution)
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
bronze
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
39 millimetres
Weight:
30.16 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Zecca 1940 / Relazione Della R. Zecca
(p.275, no.166)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian cleric
allegory/personification
cross
arms/armour
religious object
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Pope Clement VIII
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Fides
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
M.1454