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Exhibition Medal Esposizione Internazionale, by Giannino, Milan, 1956
Inventory Number: 53696
Date: Dated 1956
Maker Details: Signed by Giannino.
Inscription: "ESPOSIZIONE / INTERNAZIONALE / MILANO 1956" on obverse. "LABOR / SCIENTIAE AUXILIO / GLORIAM CONSEQUITOR / Giannino / 1956" on reverse.
Size: 60 mm in diameter
Materials: Gilt metal.
Other Given Number(s): Christie's 972.
Notes:
Exhibition Medal Esposizione Internazionale: gilt metal circular medal produced to commemorate the 1956 Esposizione Internazionale held in Milan. Face of medal shows the exhibition buildings in Milan. Reverse shows naked forms, that of goddess-like figure of science congratulaing god-like figure of labour (holding hammer). Previously catalogued with a collection of other medallions (Inv. Num.s 72905, 34377, 40508).
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