Summary
Copy of a medal of Antonio de Leyva. The original medal by an unknown 16th century Italian artist. This uniface electrotype copy made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 at British Museum by Robert Ready from a two sided bronze cast from the collection of George III held by that museum (Reg: G3,IP.559). The electrotype is copper plated and toned, obverse only.
Obverse Description
Bust of Antonio facing left, wearing a coat with a fur collar, and a cap; around, ANT. LAEVA . CAES . EXER . IN . ITAL . MEDIOL . Q . REI . VIC . GER . (Translation: Antonio de Leyva, Commander of the Imperial army in Italy and Acting Governor of the Republic of Milan)
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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Overall Dimensions
44 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC Reg. G3,IP.559 Attwood 2003 161a p.152
[Book] Attwood, Philip. 2003. Italian Medals in British Public Collections., 152 Pages
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