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Leo X, 2 ducats
Italian
1513–21
Mint: Rome, Italy
Medium/Technique
Metal; gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number55.92
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionCircular coin, 2 ducats, of Pope Leo X (1513-1521). 90 degree turn and plain edge. Beaded rim on both faces.
Obverse: Profile bust of Leo X looking to proper right, bald on top and wearing a floral decorated collar and a medal; inscribed at edge in beaded band "LEO·X·PONTIFEX·MAXIMVS".
Reverse: The three magi, each crowned, riding a horse, and presenting their gift in their right hands while looking up to star at proper right, Fugger family mint mark below (trident and circle); inscribed at edge in beaded band "·LVX·VERA IN. TENEBRIS LVCET" and in exergue "·ROMA·" over arms.
Obverse: Profile bust of Leo X looking to proper right, bald on top and wearing a floral decorated collar and a medal; inscribed at edge in beaded band "LEO·X·PONTIFEX·MAXIMVS".
Reverse: The three magi, each crowned, riding a horse, and presenting their gift in their right hands while looking up to star at proper right, Fugger family mint mark below (trident and circle); inscribed at edge in beaded band "·LVX·VERA IN. TENEBRIS LVCET" and in exergue "·ROMA·" over arms.
Marks
Reverse: Fugger family mint mark below (trident and circle).
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge in beaded band "LEO·X·PONTIFEX·MAXIMVS".
Reverse: Inscribed at edge in beaded band "·LVX·VERA IN. TENEBRIS LVCET" and in exergue "·ROMA·" over arms.
Reverse: Inscribed at edge in beaded band "·LVX·VERA IN. TENEBRIS LVCET" and in exergue "·ROMA·" over arms.
ProvenanceTheodora Wilbour Fund No. 1 in memory of Zoë Wilbour