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Medal

19th century (made), 1582 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Medal, Pope Gregory XIII / ram and inscription, electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, London, England, 19th century, original by Federigo Parmense, Italian, 1582

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Medals
  • Medal
Materials and techniques
Electrotype, gilt
Brief description
Medal, Pope Gregory XIII / ram and inscription, electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, London, England, 19th century, original by Federigo Parmense, Italian, 1582
Physical description
Medal. Obverse: bust of Pope Gregory XIII. Reverse: a dragon with its tail in its mouth encircling the field of the medal, within which is a ram's head with a pendent wreath, and the inscription "Anno Restituto 1582".
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 3.8cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Summary
Medal, Pope Gregory XIII / ram and inscription, electrotype copy, Messrs. Franchi and Son, London, England, 19th century, original by Federigo Parmense, Italian, 1582
Associated object
726-1865 (Original)
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1866A-43

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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