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Italy: LOANCM.22-2012

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Frederick III (1415-93) (Inferred)
Bertoldo di Giovanni

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Description

After-cast. Commemorating the Emperor's visit to Rome, Christmas 1468, and the creation of new knights, Jan. 1st 1469

Notes

History note: Purchased: A. Spero, 1957

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1981) by Family of the Late Prof. Roberto Weiss

Dating

Production date: AD 1469

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 54 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 45.18 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Frederick, left

  • Text: FREDERICVS TERCIVS AVGVSTVS ROMANORVM IMPERATOR SEMPER
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Emperor, Pope, and cardinals on horseback on the Ponte Sant' Angelo, Rome, legend on parapet

  • Text: CXXII EQVITES CREAT KALEN DI IANVARI MCCCCLXIX
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: LOANCM.22-2012
Primary reference Number: 226800
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 8 May 2019 Updated: Thursday 14 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 14 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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