Summary
Copy of a self portrait medal of Lysippus the Younger. The original medal was a self portrait cast in Rome in the period 1470-1484. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original medal is cast bronze held by the British Museum (Reg: 1887,0705.2). This electotype is copper plated and toned. The obverse legend of the medal has been translated - "This side the likeness of your servant shows; Turn me, and 'twill your own face disclose". The reverse of the original medal is plain but was probably originally have been polished to become a mirror. (see Hill & Pollard, Medals of the Renaissance, p. 70).
Lysippus named himself after the ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos of Sikyon, his actual name is not known.
Obverse Description
Bust of Lysippus facing left wearing tall cap; below bust, two leaves; around, DI LA IL BEL VISO . EQVIL TVO SERVO MIRA
Reverse Description
Plain
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Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
82 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Round
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References
British Museum Reg: 1887,0705.2
[Book] Hill, George W. & Pollard, John G. 1978. Medals of the Renaissance., 70 Pages
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