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John VIII Palaeologus, emperor of Constantinople (1425-1448): LOANCM.2-2012

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John VIII Palaeologus, emperor of Constantinople (1425-1448)

Maker(s)

Artist: Antonio di Puccio ('Pisanello') (1395-1455)

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 103.8 mm
Weight: 470 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1997) by The Weiss Family

Dating

1438 CE - 1439 CE

Materials used in production

Lead

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: LOANCM.2-2012
Primary reference Number: 187721
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Audit data

Created: Friday 12 October 2012 Updated: Friday 12 October 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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