Summary
Copy of a medal depicting Pasquale Malipiero, Doge of Venice. The original medal by the artist Marco Guidiani was cast in the period 1457-1462. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The British Museum holds an example of this medal (Reg: 1921,1014.17) but it is not the piece from whci this electrotype was taken. Pasquale Malipiero was the 66th Doge of Venice.
Obverse Description
Bust of the Doge facing right, wearing ducal cap and robe; around, . PASQ . MARIPE . VENETVM . DIGNISS . DVX . ET . P . P .
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Dimensions
63 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf BMC Reg 1921, 1014.17
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