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Giovanni Gioviano Pontano (1426–1503)

Loan
 (Italian, ca. 1450/1460–1499)
Dateca. 1500
MediumCopper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 3 5/16 in. (8.45 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.124
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
On View Second Floor, Room 32, Medals Room
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