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Italy: LOANCM.38-2012

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Virgilio Malvezzi (Inferred)
Sperandio of Mantua

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Description

Old after-cast, poor condition

Notes

History note: Purchased: Glendining & Co auction, 10 February, 1961 (lot 225)

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1474

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Diameter 80.2 mm Die Axis 0 degrees

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: naked bearded man seated, his foot on a dragon

  • Text: MCCCC ยท LXXVIIII OPVS SPERANDEI
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: LOANCM.38-2012
Primary reference Number: 226816
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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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