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This is a photograph of a coin with heraldic imagery. The coin appears old and worn, displaying a tarnished surface. At its center is a shield bearing the image of a lion with a diagonal line across it. Surrounding the shield are decorative elements reminiscent of a papal or ecclesiastical theme. Encircling the imagery is an inscription in Latin, and the background is plain, highlighting the features of the coin.
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This is a photograph of a coin with heraldic imagery. The coin appears old and worn, displaying a tarnished surface. At its center is a shield bearing the image of a lion with a diagonal line across it. Surrounding the shield are decorative elements reminiscent of a papal or ecclesiastical theme. Encircling the imagery is an inscription in Latin, and the background is plain, highlighting the features of the coin.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Arms of Cardinal Barbo [reverse]

Roman 15th Century

Date
1455
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
2007.150.4.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Roman
  • Renaissance
  • cast
  • personal
  • symbol
  • Acquired after publication of Medals
  • Barbo, Pietro, Cardinal of San Marco
Provenance

Leonard (1922-2000) and Lisa Unger Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2008 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: CONDIDIT ANNO CHRISTI.M.CCCCLV HAS.AEDES. (founded this building in the year of our Lord 1455)

NGA object ID 143499. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.