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Medal

Medal
16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

This cast bronze medal depicts Stephen IV who served as Pope from 768 to 772. On the obverse side he is shown to the left, wearing a cope and cap. On the reverse side the Papal arms are represented.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Medal
TitleMedal
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Bronze
Brief description
Medal, cast bronze, Stephen IV, Pope
Physical description
Medal of cast bronze, Stephen IV, elected Pope in 768, d. 772. Obv., STEPHANVS. IIII. P.M. Bust to left, wearing a cope and cape. Rev. the papal arms.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.75in
Object history
Bought for 3s.
Subjects depicted
Arms (Papal)
Stephen IV (Pope)
Summary
This cast bronze medal depicts Stephen IV who served as Pope from 768 to 772. On the obverse side he is shown to the left, wearing a cope and cap. On the reverse side the Papal arms are represented.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1211-1893

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Record createdDecember 15, 2008
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O179552/medal-medal-unknown/
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