Summary
Copy of a medal of Alessandro Farnese. The original medal by Giampaolo (Gianpaolo) Poggini, was cast in about 1558. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 Robert Ready. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 at British Museum by Robert Ready from a two sided lead cast from the collection of George III held by that museum (Reg: G3,VP.82). The electrotype is copper plated and toned, only the obverse is held.
Obverse Description
Bust of Alessandro facing left wearing cuirass and mantle; around, ALEXANDER FARNESIVS PP PRINC AN XIII NAT (Translation: Alessandro Farnese, Prince of Parma and Piacenza, 13 years since birth)
Reverse Description
Plain (Horse rearing British Museum, plain Kress Collection)
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
38 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Kress p.63 No.338 a King's Library Catalogue No.267 British Museum Reg: G3,VP.82
[Book] Hill, George W. & Pollard, Graham. 1967. Renaissance Medals from the Samuel H. Kress Collection., 72 Pages
[Book] Keary, C F. 1881. Guide to the Italian medals exhibited in the King's library.
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