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The 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of the University of Padua. 1922.: CM.6-1922

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Titles

The 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of the University of Padua. 1922.

Maker(s)

Engraver: Bellotto, Eugenio

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1922-07-31) by Okey, T, Professor

Dating

Production date: AD 1922

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 71 mm Diameter 71 mm Weight 138.69 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Busts of Galileo Galilei and Giovanni Battista Morgagni, the former facing, the latter facing left.

  • Text: GALILEVS GALILEI JO. BAPT. MORGAGNI. (in exergue) NVMINA OMINA.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Padua coat of arms above University of Padua coats of arms separated with ribbons and laurel branches.

  • Text: SEPTIMA SAECVLARIA MDCCCCXXII - SIGILLUM UNIVERSITATIS PATAVINAE MCCXXII
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6-1922
Primary reference Number: 228397
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The 700th Anniversary of the Foundation of the University of Padua. 1922." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228397 Accessed: 2024-03-28 19:12:49

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