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Travani, Gioacchino Francesco
Mint:
Rome
A cast bronze portrait medal of Pope Alexander VII (1655-1667), by Giocchino Francesco Travani (1634-1675), active in Rome, circa 1655-1663, after a design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). The reverse of Androcles and the Lion refers to the gratitude of the Pope of Domenico lacobacci, who commissioned the medal.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1964)
Production date: AD 1659
Object composed of bronze Diameter 96.6 mm Weight 167.23 g
Accession number: CM.175-1964
Primary reference Number: 200212
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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