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Italy: LOANCM.63-2012

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Pope Sixtus IV (1471-1484) (Inferred)
Lysippus the younger

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Description

Early after-cast, very fine

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 39.6 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 34.34 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Pope Sixtus IV, left

  • Text: SIXTVS · IIII · PONT · MAX · SACRICVLTOR
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sistine bridge

  • Text: CVRA / RERVM / PVBLICARVM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: LOANCM.63-2012
Primary reference Number: 226841
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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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