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Italy: LOANCM.22-2012

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An image of Italy
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

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 8 May 2019 Updated: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2025) "Italy" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/226800 Accessed: 2025-12-05 19:13:47

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