Summary
Copy of a medal of Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503). The original medal, by an unknown artist, was made in about 1500. This Electrotype copy made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original medal probably from the collection of George III (Reg: G3,PMAE3.4) was exhibited in the King's Library of the British Museum in 1881 and is No. 314 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 Pope Alexander VI facing left in papal robes, bare-headed; around, ALEXANDER . VI . PONT . MAX . I VST . PACIS . Q . CVLTOR .
Reverse Description
Castle of St. Angelo; around, ARCEM IN MOLE DIVI . HADR . INSTAVR . FOSS AC PROPVGNACVLIS . MVN .
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
56 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
King's Library No.314
[Book] Keary, C F. 1881. Guide to the Italian medals exhibited in the King's library., 81 Pages
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