Galeazzo Maria Sforza
Coin (Ducat)
late 15th century or beginning of 16th century (made)
late 15th century or beginning of 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This gold coin depicts the 5th Duke of Milan, Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1444-1476). He as the first son of Francesco Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti. He married into the Gonzaga family, and after the death of his wife Dorotea, married Bona di Savoia. He was Duke of Milan from 1466 until his death - he was assassinated.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Galeazzo Maria Sforza (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gold |
| Brief description | Coin, gold, Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Italy, late 15th to early 16th century |
| Physical description | Coin depicts on the obverse the head of Sforza to the right, armour at neck. Inscription. On the reverse a helmet with coronet and the Visconti crest, a dragon swallowing a child. Below a shield with the Visconti arms. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
| Production | formerly ascribed to Caradosso Foppa |
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| Summary | This gold coin depicts the 5th Duke of Milan, Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1444-1476). He as the first son of Francesco Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti. He married into the Gonzaga family, and after the death of his wife Dorotea, married Bona di Savoia. He was Duke of Milan from 1466 until his death - he was assassinated. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 29 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.228-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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