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Medal

19th century (cast), 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval medal. Obverse: bust of Philip II of Spain, with legend. Reverse: Hercules supporting the Earth, with legend.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast bronze
Brief description
Medal, Philip II of Spain / Hercules, bronze, cast by Liard, Paris, France, 19th century, original attributed to Gianpaolo Poggini, Italian, 16th century
Physical description
Oval medal. Obverse: bust of Philip II of Spain, with legend. Reverse: Hercules supporting the Earth, with legend.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.4cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Width: 3.8cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1888-197

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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