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Leone Leoni

Charles V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, and Prince Philip of Spain [obverse], c. 1553/1555

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Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall (diameter): 4.2 cm (1 11/16 in.)
gross weight: 33.45 gr (0.033 kg)
axis: 12:00

Credit Line

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

Accession Number

1995.27.3.a

Artists / Makers

Leone Leoni (medalist) Milanese, c. 1509 - 1590

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Inscription

around circumference: .IMP.CAR.V.ET.PHI.PRINC.ISP. (Emperor Charles V and Philip, Prince of Spain)

Provenance

Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

Associated Names

Baskin, Lisa

Bibliography

2007: Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 1:no. 493, repro.

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