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Billon quattrino of Siena, Commune (1404-1555), struck 1423-70.: CM.134-2019

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Billon quattrino of Siena, Commune (1404-1555), struck 1423-70.

Maker(s)

Mint: Siena

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: .Purchased from InAsta (via H. Bustamonte), 18.10.2018, Sale 76, lot 1315

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1423 - 1470

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 16 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 0.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Stylised S.

  • Text: + . SENA . VETVS .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cross pattee-fleury. Privy mark above.

  • Text: ALFA . ET . O
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.134-2019
Primary reference Number: 301720
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Audit data

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