Bronze Medal of Urban VIII, Pope, Italy, 1623–1644. 0000.999.75801

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Obverse: VRBANVS VIII PON MAX A XVIII - bust, r., within laurel wreath with six bees

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Reverse: FERRI FODINIS APERTIS - Mine scene with miners and metalworkers at a forge. Within laurel wreath with six bees

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 34.501
- Diameter (in mm): 45

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1623 - 1644
Date on Object
- Date: 1641
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Bronze
Symbol: G.M
Authority
- Artist: Mola, Gasparo
- Issuer: Papal States
Obverse
- Portrait: Urban VIII, Pope

References

Reference: Lincoln.1061
Reference: Venuti, p.241,LVII
Reference: Bonanni II,p.595,XXXII

Administrative History

Identifier: 0000.999.75801
Lot: 0000.999
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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