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Alessandro de' Medici (1510-1537), first duke of Florence: CM.144-1974

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Alessandro de' Medici (1510-1537), first duke of Florence

Maker(s)

Artist: Francesco dal Prato (1515-1562)

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Measurements and weight

Weight: 56.06 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1974) by Webb, G. F.

Dating

Production date: AD 1534

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 44.6 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.144-1974
Primary reference Number: 187748

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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