Summary
Copy of a medal bearing a portrait of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo. The original medal, by Jacques Jonghelinck, was made in 1571. This uniface electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. The original cast silver medal was part of the British Museum collection (Reg: M.2014 or M.2015). It is thought that this electrotype was produced in association with an exhibition and was acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria where it was displayed probably from the late 1880s.The electrotype is copper plated and toned (in error, it should be silver plated).
Obverse Description
Bust of Ferdinand facing right, bearded, wearing armour and ruff; around, FERDIN . TOLET . ALBÆ DVX BELG . PRÆF; incuse on bust truncation, 1571 .
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
38 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
British Museum Reg: M.2104 and M.2015
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