Pope Alexander VIII (1689-1691)
Pope Alexander VIII (1689-1691)
Pope Alexander VIII (1689-1691)
Pope Alexander VIII (1689-1691)

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Pope Alexander VIII (1689-1691),

17th century

Italian
y1955-3200

Information

Title
Pope Alexander VIII (1689-1691)
Dates

17th century

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diam. 6.6 cm. (2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Platt from the Collection of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895, in 1946
Object Number
y1955-3200
Inscription
Stamped on obverse: ALEXANDER VIII OTTHOBONVS VENETVS PONT MAX. Stamped on reverse: PETRVS CARD OTTHOBONVS S R E VICECANO...PATRVO MAG BENEMERENTI POSVIT MDCC....
Culture
Italian
Type
medallions (medals)
Subject
popes, men, profiles (figures)

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