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Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo (The Punishment of Tityus) ND
| Silver (.925) | 38.35 g | 45 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Art medals |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 38.35 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#315442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face of Michelangelo at center of star in geometric pattern, surrounded by legend text
Script: Latin
Lettering: Tityus - As punishment for illicit Love, he was cast in to Hell and tortured by a vulture -
Designer: Piero Monassi
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE GENIUS OF MICHELANGELO -24 STERLING SILVER (FM) (72) (P) 08794
Comment
One of a series of 60 designs issued 1970-75, by engraver Piero Monassi of Italy, depicting the works of Michelangelo, celebrating 500th birthday of Michelangel.TITYUS , a son of Gaea, or of Zeus and Elara, was a giant in Euboea, and the father of Europa. Instigated by Hera , he made an assault upon Leto, when she passed through Panopaeus to Pytho, but was killed by the arrows of Apollo, or, according to others, Zeus killed him with a flash of lightning. He was then cast into Tartarus, and there he lay staked on the ground, and vultures or snakes tore at his liver, for ever more.
Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 4029 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND FM | 19412 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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