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One of four renaissance portrait medals from Spink auction no. 24, London 13 October 1982: CM.367-1982

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One of four renaissance portrait medals from Spink auction no. 24, London 13 October 1982

Maker(s)

Maker: Abondio, Alessandro
Ruler: Matthias II (1608-19)

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The emperor Matthias II (1608-19) as King of Hungary and Bohemia, medal (in lead) 1611-1612, by Alessandro Abondio, active 1595-1628, From Spink auction no. 24, London 13 October 1982, Lot 128 (part)

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1982-10-11)

Dating

1611 - 1612

Components of the work

Object composed of lead

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.367-1982
Primary reference Number: 283104

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Created: Thursday 25 March 2021 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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