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Roman School
Mint:
Rome
Commemorating reconciliation between the Orsini and Colonna families. Probably struck for the marriage between Mercantonio di Ascanio Colonna and Giulia Orsini, 29th April, 1552
History note: Ex Lanna (Lepke, Berlin 1911, lot 278 - sold with 277), H. Oppenheimer (lot 22, first item) and A. Spero (1963)
Method of acquisition: Loan (1981) by Family of the Late Prof. Roberto Weiss
Production date: circa AD 1552
Object composed of bronze Diameter 36 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 24.645 g
Inscription present: Bear clinging to a crowned column
Inscription present: Legend in four lines within wreath
Accession number: LOANCM.20-2012
Primary reference Number: 226798
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Italy" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/226798 Accessed: 2024-05-06 02:31:05
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