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Billon picciolo of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro (1442-82).: CM.135-2019

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Billon picciolo of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro (1442-82).

Maker(s)

Ruler: Federico da Montefeltro (1442-82)
Mint: Urbino

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Purchased from InAsta (via H. Bustamonte), 18.10.2018, Sale 76, lot 1328.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-01-28) by InAsta

Dating

1442 - 1482

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 16 mm Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 0.6 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Monogram

  • Text: +FEDERICVS : CO
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Coat of arms.

  • Text: +*VR*VI*NI*
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.135-2019
Primary reference Number: 301721
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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