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1966.113.49.b

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Pius V (1504–1572), Pope 1566–1572, The Battle of Lepanto

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Artist

Gian Federigo Bonzagni (Federigo Parmense) (after 1507 - 1588)

Title

Pius V (1504–1572), Pope 1566–1572, The Battle of Lepanto

Creation Date

1571

Century

mid-16th century

Dimensions

1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

gilt, copper

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.113.49.b

Object Description

41 PIUS V Ghisheri 1571

Obv. Bust to left, wearing mozzetta and cap. Around, PIVS . V . PONT . OPT . MAX . ANNO . VI . ; below, F . P .
Rev. Naval battle. God hurls lightning above; on one of the boats, an angel holding cross and chalice. Around, DEXTERA . TVA . DOM . PERCVSSIT . INIMICVM . 1571
Gilt copper (original fire gilding), 37 mm.

The reverse inscription is from Exodus 15:6. Commemorates the Battle of Lepanto.

Bibl.: Arm. i, p. 226, 33; Houston, no. 239; Rosati, no. 126; Salton, no. 48; Kress, no. 373; Naples, p. 78; Supino, no. 375; Brescia 2, p. 8, nos. 109-11; Mazio, no. 96; Venuti, p. 125, no. 7; Bonnani, p. 297, no. 11; Tresor Papes, pl. 15,4; Martinori, fasc. xi, p. 23.