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Medal of John VIII Palaeologus, by Antonio Pisanello, Italy, 1438-1442
Obverse
Museum number: G3,NapM.9
Description
Cast bronze medal. Pierced. (obverse) Bust of John VIII Palaeologus, right, with trim beard and moustache, wearing hat with tall crown and large upturned brim, pointed in front, vest and cloak with falling collar; hair in long curls.
Designed by: Pisanello
Modelled by: Pisanello
Date: 1438-1442
Minted in: Italy
Materials: bronze
Technique: pierced, cast
Diameter: 103 millimetres
Inscriptions:
Inscription Type: signature
Inscription Position: reverse
Inscription Content: · OPVS · PISANI · PICTORIS
Inscription Translation: produced by Pisanello
British Museum