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Billon picciolo of Rome, Pope Callixtus III (1455-58).: CM.133-2019

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Titles

Billon picciolo of Rome, Pope Callixtus III (1455-58).

Maker(s)

Ruler: Pope Callixtus III (1455-58)
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Purchased from InAsta (via H. Bustamonte), 18.10.2018, Sale 76, lot 1184.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-01-28) by InAsta

Dating

1455 - 1458

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 14 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 0.38 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Grazing ox.

  • Text: [CALI]STYS[ . PP . TER]TIVS
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cross pattee.

  • Text: ROMA . CAPVT . MVNDI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.133-2019
Primary reference Number: 301719

Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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