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Julius II, double ducat or florin

Italian
1503–13
Mint: Rome, Italy

Medium/Technique Metal; gold
Dimensions Legacy dimension: D. 0.026 gr. 6.93
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number55.93
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionCircular coin, double florin or ducat, of Pope Julius II (1503-1513). Medal turn and plain edge. Beaded rim on both faces.

Obverse: Profile bust of Julius II looking to proper left, bald on top and wearing a collar with two figural depictions and a medal (consisting of possibly a frontal face) around neck; inscribed at edge "·IVVLIVS·II·LIGVR· ·P·M·".

Reverse: Saints Peter and Andrew in a boat at sea, saint at proper left is rowing and saint at proper right is fishing or attacking a monster; inscribed at edge in band "·NAVIS·AETERNAE·SALVIS".
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "·IVVLIVS·II·LIGVR· ·P·M·".

Reverse: Inscribed at edge in band "·NAVIS·AETERNAE·SALVIS".
ProvenanceTheodora Wilbour Fund No. 1 in memory of Zoë Wilbour