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Italy: LOANCM.44-2012

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Giuliano II de' Medici (1478-1516) (Inferred)
Roman School, under Leo X
Mint: Rome

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Categories

Description

Original cast, very fine

Notes

History note: Purchased: Glendining auction, 10 February, 1961 (lot 225)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1981) by Family of the Late Prof. Roberto Weiss

Dating

Production date: AD 1513

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 33.3 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 16.58 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Giuliano II, left

  • Text: IVLIANVS MEDICES MAG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Rome seated holding Victory

  • Text: ROMA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: LOANCM.44-2012
Primary reference Number: 226822
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 8 May 2019 Updated: Thursday 14 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 14 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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