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Grosso: CM.81A.56.3-1981

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Pope Pius II (1458-1464)
Mint: Rome

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1458 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 28.7 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 3.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Papal tiara and crossed keys above arms

  • Text: PIVS · PAPA · SECVNDV ·
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Saints Peter and Paul standing

  • Text: SANTV PET RV · SANTV · PAVLVS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.81A.56.3-1981
Primary reference Number: 226858

Audit data

Created: Monday 11 February 2019 Updated: Thursday 14 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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