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MAGIC AND SCIENCE

Astronomy and astrology / Constellations / Zodiac / Cycles / Partial cycles
Astronomy and astrology / Constellations / Zodiac / Libra / Single figure / Pair of scales
Astronomy and astrology / Constellations / Zodiac / Scorpio / Single figure / As scorpion (with claws, legs and a tail)
Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Not represented as planetary deities / Individual / Sol

PORTRAITS

Statesmen and politicians / Modern / Italy / Florence / Massetani, Agostino (active 1719, Secretary to the Council of Ten)

Further details

Inscription obverse: AVGVST. FAB. MASSETANI. A. SECRET. DD. VIII. VIROR. FLORENT.; inscription reverse: TEMPERAT ET IMPERIO REGIT VNVS AEQVO 1719

Artist or creator

Florentine

Date

1719

Location

London, British Museum (Dept. of Coins and Medals) (inv. 599,23,2,4)

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Acknowledgements

Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation

Contact

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