Medal of Pope Celestine V
Medal
sixteenth century (made)
sixteenth century (made)
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This bronze medal depicts Celestine V, to the right, bareheaded and wearing a cope. On the reverse side there is a Greek cross studded with flowers.
Celestine V was Pope from 1294 to 1296 and is recognized by the Church as a saint.
Celestine V was Pope from 1294 to 1296 and is recognized by the Church as a saint.
Object details
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| Title | Medal of Pope Celestine V |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal pope celestine v/greek cross with flowers Bronze Italian 16th cent |
| Physical description | Medal, bronze. Obverse, bust to the righ of Celestine, bareheaded and wearing a cope with the inscription CELESTINVS. V. PONT. M. On the reverse side, a Greek cross studded with flowers. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | CELESTNVS. V. PONT. M. |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Michael Hall. |
| Object history | Given by Mr Michael Hall. |
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| Summary | This bronze medal depicts Celestine V, to the right, bareheaded and wearing a cope. On the reverse side there is a Greek cross studded with flowers. Celestine V was Pope from 1294 to 1296 and is recognized by the Church as a saint. |
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| Accession number | A.18-1965 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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