Bronze Medal of Urban VIII, Pope, Italy, 1623–1644. 1889.18.60

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1889.18.60

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 35.637
    • Diameter (in mm): 46

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1623 - 1644
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: VRBANVS VIII PON MAX A XIX
    • Type: bust, r., within laurel wreath with 6 bees
    • Portrait: Urban VIII, Pope

  • Reverse

    • Legend: VBERIORI ANNONAE COMMODO
    • Type: bird's-eye view of the new granaries built under Pope Urban VIII by M.A. Andreucci on the Via Pia, Rome, 1639. Within laurel wreath

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1889.18.60
  • Lot: 1889.18
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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