Bronze Medal of Paul IV, Pope, Italy, 1555–1559. 1956.163.1669

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1956.163.1669

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 18.918
    • Diameter (in mm): 34

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1555 - 1559
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: PAVLVS IIII PONT OPT M
    • Type: bust, r.
    • Portrait: Paul IV, Pope

  • Reverse

    • Legend: DISCITE IVSTITIAM MONITI
    • Type: Justice (Iustitia) std. and walking towards left hol. sword and balance

References

  • Citation: Lincoln.575
  • Citation: Venuti p.105,VIII
  • Citation: Bonanni I,pp.263,I;268-269,X

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1956.163.1669
  • Lot: 1956.163
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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