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Ippolita Gonzaga (1535-1563): CM.YG.1958-R

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Ippolita Gonzaga (1535-1563)

Maker(s)

Artist: Leone Leoni (c.1509-1590)
Mint: Milan

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 65 mm
Weight: 73.66 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1551

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.1958-R
Primary reference Number: 187732

Audit data

Created: Friday 12 October 2012 Updated: Friday 12 October 2012

Associated departments & institutions

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

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