Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo The Punishment of Tityus

Location United States
Year
Type Collection medallion
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 38.35 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#GMS-24
Obverse description Vulture eating the liver of Tityus, chained to a rock
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering P. MONASSI
Reverse description Face of Michelangelo at center of star in geometric pattern, surrounded by legend text
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Tityus - As punishment for illicit Love, he was cast in to Hell and tortured by a vulture -
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8945254240
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