Wymmer von Wesel of Cologne
Medal
ca. 1542 (designed), 19th century (cast)
ca. 1542 (designed), 19th century (cast)
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This copper alloy medal is designed by Friedrich Hagenauer (active 1525-1544) in Germany, in 1542. The present medal is probably a 19th century cast.
The medal is uniface and depicts the bust of Wymmek van Wesel (Werner van Wesel) facing right, clean shaven and wearing a low hat. An inscription states that the sitter was 35 years old.
The medal is uniface and depicts the bust of Wymmek van Wesel (Werner van Wesel) facing right, clean shaven and wearing a low hat. An inscription states that the sitter was 35 years old.
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Title | Wymmer von Wesel of Cologne (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Copper alloy |
Brief description | Medal, copper alloy, Wymmer von Wesel of Cologne, by a design of Friedrich Hagenauer from ca. 1520, this version probably a 19th century cast |
Physical description | This medal is uniface and depicts the bust of Wymmek van Wesel (Werner van Wesel) facing right, clean shaven and wearing a low hat. An inscription states that the sitter was 35 years old. Copper 67%, zinc 11.6%, tin 5.3%. High levels of lead along with nickel and iron also present. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'WYMMER VAN WESEL GESTALT. DA ER WAS XXXV IAER ALT.' (German; Obverse)
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Object history | Bought in 1860 for 13s 6d. |
Historical context | The present medal is probably a 19th century cast. It differs from the version in Habich (which is dated 1542) in that it has a border, and is uniface. The high lead content found in it appears to confirm this. |
Production | possibly a 19th century cast |
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Summary | This copper alloy medal is designed by Friedrich Hagenauer (active 1525-1544) in Germany, in 1542. The present medal is probably a 19th century cast. The medal is uniface and depicts the bust of Wymmek van Wesel (Werner van Wesel) facing right, clean shaven and wearing a low hat. An inscription states that the sitter was 35 years old. |
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Accession number | 6760-1860 |
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Record created | February 27, 2004 |
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