Bronze Medal of Bentivoglio, Giovanni, Italy, 1443–1509. 0000.999.75822

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.75822

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 315.018
    • Diameter (in mm): 104

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1443 - 1509
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: NON LIBERTATIS PRINCEPS IOANES BETIVOLVS BO
    • Type: bust l., wearing round cap and chain of office
    • Portrait: Bentivoglio, Giovanni

  • Reverse

    • Legend: OPVS SPERANDEI
    • Type: two genii (cherubs, putti) supporting Bentivoglio arms

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.75822
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

very high relief

Rights

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