Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Massacre of Huguenots Medal
Object Number:
INV.4046
Date:
1872
Medium:
Copper; cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
box: 1 7/16 in. ( 3.7 cm )
diameter: 1 3/16 in. ( 3 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at center: "F. P."
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Pope Gregory XIII facing left with legend: ".GREGORIVS.XIII.PONT.MAX.AN.I/.F.P." Reverse depicts winged figure of angel with sword and cross to the left of Huguenot massacre scene; legend above: "VGONOTTORVM.STRAGES.1572." Medal is inset into circular light green cardboard box.
Credit Line:
Gift of R.E. Mount, 1877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
