Summary
Copy of a medal of Vincenzo di Andrea Malipieri. The original medal, by Maffeo Olivieri, was made in 1523. This Electrotype copy made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original medal was exhibited in the King's Library of the British Museum in 1881 and is No. 274 in the catalogue of that exhibition. It is thought that this electrotype was produced in association with that exhibition and publication and acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria where it was displayed in the late 1880s. The original medal is cast bronze the electrotype copper plated and toned.
Obverse Description
Bust of Vincenzo facing right in plain Venetian robe, bare-headed; around, VINCENTIVS. MARIPETRO. AND. F. AN. AET. XLVII.
Reverse Description
Crowned eagle, wings spread, rising from a rock in the sea around, REGALIS. CONSTANTIA; in exergue, . M . D . XXIII
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
64 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Round
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References
King's Library No.274
[Book] Keary, C F. 1881. Guide to the Italian medals exhibited in the King's library., 74 Pages
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