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Ludovico Maria Sforza / Procession of Horsemen Being Received c. 1488 Bronze, 40.9 mm Ø, 22.0 g Attributed to Cristoforo Foppa Caradosso, c. 1488. Obverse: Bust of Ludovico Sforza facing right, with … (View Post)

Nice detail on that ram. Here's one (representing the Golden Fleece) on the reverse of a medal of Charles the Bold (c. 1474): (View Post)

Yes, that is the diameter. Although some smaller medals were no doubt worn, large medals like this are, as you point out, likely too heavy to be worn. Rather, it seems that medals were pierced so tha… (View Post)

Sir Andrew Fountaine / Minerva and Antiquarian Objects Work of Antonio Selvi, 1715. Lead, 87.5 mm Ø, 266.5 g Obverse: Bust of Andrew Fountaine faceing right, wearing long curly wig, cravat, and loose… (View Post)