Commemorative medal depicting Francesco Redi (1626-97)

Commemorative medal depicting Francesco Redi (1626-97). Obverse: Head of Francesco Redi wearing wig (right). Legend: 'FRANCISCVS . REDI . PATRITIVS . ARETINVS.' Reverse: Minerva (right) unveiling an emblem of nature based on Diana of the Ephesians (left) the temple of Salus behind.

Object Details

ID: MEC3032
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Soldanus, M.; Soldani-Benzi, Massimiliano
Date made: 1685
People: Redi, Francesco
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 86 mm