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Andrea Gritti (1554-1538), doge of Venice from 1523: CM.YG.1959-R

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Andrea Gritti (1554-1538), doge of Venice from 1523

Maker(s)

Artist: Giovanni Zacchi (1512-1565)
Mint: Bologna

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Measurements and weight

Diameter: 61.9 mm
Weight: 88.19 g

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1536 CE - 1537 CE

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.1959-R
Primary reference Number: 187733
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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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