Summary
Copy of a medal with a portrait of Girolamo Stefanelli of Padua. The original medal, by an unknown artist, was made in the period 1550-1575. This uniface electrotype copy made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. It is thought that this electrotype was produced in association with an exhibition of Italian medals in the King's Library in 1881 (No.299 in the catalogue) and was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria where it was displayed probably in the late 1880s.This uniface electrotype is copper plated and toned. The original was a cast lead uniface medal from the collection of King George III in the British Museum collection (Reg. G3,IP.960)
Obverse Description
Bust of Girolamo facing left, bearded, wearing a coat and a biretta; around, HIERONIMVS . STEPHANELLVS . PATAVINVS (translation: Girolamo Stefanelli of Padua)
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
57 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Brtish Museum Reg: G3,IP.960 King's Library 1881. 299
[Book] Keary, C F. 1881. Guide to the Italian medals exhibited in the King's library., 78 Pages
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