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Medal CDWA / Medal

Object/Work Catalog Level: item
Type: medal
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Classification Terms:
    decorative arts
    numismatics
    European art
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Titles or Names Text: Medal of Emperor Rudolf II
    Preference: preferred
    Type: repository
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Creation Creator Description: unknown Bohemian Free text
  Identity: unknown Bohemian
Role: goldsmith
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  Creation Date: early 17th century
Earliest: 1600  Latest: 1630
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  Creation Place/Original Location: Prague (Czechoslovakia) Authority
Measurements Dimensions Description: 4.15 cm x 3.32 cm (1 7/8 in. x 1 3/8 inches) Free text
  Value: 4.15 Unit: cm Type: height
Value: 3.32 Unit: cm Type: width
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Materials and Techniques Description: cast gold Free text
  Material Name:
          gold
Technique Names:
         burnishing
         casting
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Inscriptions/Marks Transcription or Description: obverse: RUDOLPHUS II ROM IMP AUG REX HUNG BOE, (Rudolf the Supreme Emperor of the Romans, King of Hungary and Bohemia); reverse: ASTRUM FULGET CAES (The Emperor's Star Shines Brightly) Free text
Subject Matter Indexing Terms:
    numismatic object
    Rudolf II (Holy Roman Emperor, 1552-1612)
    power
    victory
    Capricorn (Zodiac)
    Caesar Augustus (Roman emperor, 63 BCE-14 CE)
    peace
    laurel
    wreath
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Descriptive Note Text: The subject of the obverse are the Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II wearing a laurel wreath. The subject of the reverse is the ram, zodiac sign of the constellation Capricorn, referring to Augustus Caesar, who was conceived under this sign, suggesting an analogy between Rudolf and Caesar. The Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II minted this medal in imitation of ancient rulers, celebrating his power and dominion. He wears a laurel wreath, sign of victory and peace, and the chain and pendant of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The casting is of very high quality, evident in the subtle differentiation of textures on the medal. Free text
  Citations: J. Paul Getty Museum online
Page: accessed 17 July 2006
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Current Location Repository Name/Geographic Location: J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles, California, United States)
Repository Numbers: 92.NJ.87
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