I do believe that the assassination was successful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_the_Silent#Assassination
Probably the early part of the second half of the 17th century. This method of manufacture - using two shells to create a hollow medal - was a...
William of Orange By Pieter van Abeele, c. 1654-58. [ATTACH] Silver, 66.4 mm Ø, 62.8 g Obverse: Bust of William facing three quarters to...
Gianello della Torre Attributed to Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo, 1548. [ATTACH] Bronze, 81.6 mm Ø, 176.0 g This newly acquired bronze example...
Pope Clement IX / Apse of Santa Maria Maggiore Attributed to Girolamo Lucenti, 1669. [IMG] Bronze, 75.2 mm Ø, 114.4 g Obverse: Bust of Clement...
Here's an Italian medal of Johann Friedrich, featuring the same impresa of a palm tree growing on rocks: [IMG]
Thanks for posting this link! That looks like a very interesting article, and I look forward to reading it (with the help of Google Translate).
Cornelio Musso / Unicorn in a Landscape Unknown artist of the Veneto, c. 1562. [IMG] Bronze, 59.5 mm Ø, 90.8 g Obverse: Bust of Cornelio Musso...
Certainly one of the most important medals in the history of art. Here is my example: [IMG] Lead, 101.6 mm Ø, 504.4 g From the Michael Hall...
Joost van den Vondel Possibly attributed to Jan Lutma the Younger, dated 1679. [IMG] Silver, 62.0 mm Ø, 55.2 g Obverse: Draped bust of Joost...
Medal of Charles the Bold (attributed to Giovanni Candida, c. 1474): [ATTACH]
William III, Prince of Orange / Embarkation at Hellevoetsluis [ATTACH] Silver, 81.3 mm Ø, 112.8 g Style of Wouter Muller, dated 1688. Obverse:...
Louis XII, King of France / Anne of Brittany [IMG] Gilt Bronze, 114.6 mm Ø, 487.1 g By Nicolas Leclerc and Jean de Saint-Priest, dated 1499....
Here's a medal of Ludovico commemorating the acquisition of Genoa: [IMG]
Wonderful coin and history!
I agree about the Old Master paintings. I think I'd be partial to gem sestertii though instead of aurei (more space for the portrait!).
Very interesting medal and history. Thanks for the excellent write up.
Charles de Solier By Christoph Weiditz, c. 1530-31. [IMG] Silver, 58.7 mm Ø, 87.7 g Obverse: Bust of Charles de Solier facing slightly left,...
Isabella of Aragon By Gian Cristoforo Romano, 1507. [IMG] Bronze, 47.3 mm Ø, 36.4 g Obverse: Bust of Isabella of Aragon facing right with veil...
Charles V By Leone Leoni, c. 1547. [IMG] Bronze, 51.1 mm Ø, 43.3 g Obverse: Bust of Charles V facing right, bearded, wearing shirt, coat, and...
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