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Benito Mussolini, Opera Balila, Æ medal, Rome, Regia Zecca, Year 10 of Fascist Era (1932).: CM.822-2019

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Titles

Benito Mussolini, Opera Balila, Æ medal, Rome, Regia Zecca, Year 10 of Fascist Era (1932).

Maker(s)

Ruler: Mussolini, Benito (1922-45)
Mint: Rome

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-04-29) by Rodriguez, M.

Dating

Production date: AD 1932

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 50 g Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 101.26 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Mussolini in the guise of Hercules, wearing lion-skin, left.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Obelisk inscribed MUSSOLINI DVX

  • Text: OPERA BALILLA A. X.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.822-2019
Primary reference Number: 302280

Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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