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Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503): CM.21-1981

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Titles

Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503)

Maker(s)

Artist: Unknown

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Notes

History note: From the Roberto Weiss Collection.

Measurements and weight

Weight: 50.51 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981-06-08) by Abbott Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1497

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 55.4 mm

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.21-1981
Primary reference Number: 187739
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Audit data

Created: Friday 12 October 2012 Updated: Friday 12 October 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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