Unknown renaissance medal?

[Hussulo 6]

Can anyone please help me identify this medal. I haven't received it in hand yet and the reverse is supposed to be blank.

It looks like a renaissance type to me?

SMOOTH EDGE

MEASURES 29mm x 6.5mm

[SionGilbey 1]

My guess is 13th century Italian... but I'm no expert...

[Hussulo 6]

Thanks Sion,

I have emailed Philip Attwood (Keeper of the British Museum’s Department of Coins and Medals.)

"Formerly Curator of Medals, Philip retains direct responsibility for the Museum’s unrivalled collection of around 70,000 medals, comprising commemorative and art medals from the Italian Renaissance to contemporary works...."

Hopefully if he has the time he may get back to me and I'll share any new information.

[Red Riley 2]

Thanks Sion,

I have emailed Philip Attwood (Keeper of the British Museum’s Department of Coins and Medals.)

"Formerly Curator of Medals, Philip retains direct responsibility for the Museum’s unrivalled collection of around 70,000 medals, comprising commemorative and art medals from the Italian Renaissance to contemporary works...."

Hopefully if he has the time he may get back to me and I'll share any new information.

It certainly shouts 'Italian' but I'm going 16th century. OK, here's my punt - Venetian, 1560.

Keep us informed Huss, I'll be fascinated to learn just what it is.

[SionGilbey 1]

Thanks Sion,

I have emailed Philip Attwood (Keeper of the British Museum’s Department of Coins and Medals.)

"Formerly Curator of Medals, Philip retains direct responsibility for the Museum’s unrivalled collection of around 70,000 medals, comprising commemorative and art medals from the Italian Renaissance to contemporary works...."

Hopefully if he has the time he may get back to me and I'll share any new information.

It certainly shouts 'Italian' but I'm going 16th century. OK, here's my punt - Venetian, 1560.

Keep us informed Huss, I'll be fascinated to learn just what it is.

Me too, I actually meant 16 and tried to edit it but it didn't let me.

[Hussulo 6]

Not heard back from the museum yet but the medal arrived today.

It's very nice, I took a couple of quick pictures of it.

It weighs 21 grams.

Edited January 5, 2011 by Hussulo