Medal of Pope Honorius IV
Medal
sixteenth century (made)
sixteenth century (made)
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This bronze medal bears a picture of Pope Honorius IV, wearing the Papal tiara and a cope. On the reverse side St Peter is represented as well as some crossed keys.
Honorius IV was Pope for two years from 1285 to 1287.
Honorius IV was Pope for two years from 1285 to 1287.
Object details
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Title | Medal of Pope Honorius IV |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal pope honorius iv/st.peter & crossed keys; Medal, bronze, Pope Honorius IV, St Peter, Italian, 16th cent |
Physical description | Medal, bronze. Obverse side, bust to the right of Honorius wearing the Papal tiara and a cope with the inscription HONORIVS. III. PONT. MAX. On the reverse side there are two crossed keys and a full-faced bust of St Peter with a halo with the inscription S. PETRVS. CLAVES. REGNI. CELORVM. |
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Object history | Given by Mr Michael Hall. |
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Summary | This bronze medal bears a picture of Pope Honorius IV, wearing the Papal tiara and a cope. On the reverse side St Peter is represented as well as some crossed keys. Honorius IV was Pope for two years from 1285 to 1287. |
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Accession number | A.17-1965 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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