Statère d'or d'Alexandre le Grand monté en broche, D 89.172

Author(s): castellani, fortunato pio (rome, 06–05–1794 - rome, in 1865), goldsmith dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): jewelry, jewelry name(s): adornment, jewel materials and techniques: gold description: brooch made of a gold strater with the effigy of alexander the great on a circular mount marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription - on the reverse on both sides of the figure inscription in greek: monogram "ha" and "aaexandpoy" iconographic description: brooch made from a gold stater. On the obverse: helmeted head of athena, wearing the corinthian helmet with egret, decorated with a serpent; the hair falling on the nape of the neck in mixed strands. On the reverse, nike standing, wings outstretched, holding two branches in his right hand and the stylis in his left. Coin mounted on a circular gold brooch, with chiseled decoration. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: lauth-sand, aurore date of acquisition: 1923 institution: museum of romantic life inventory number: d 89. 172 exposed: museum of romantic life - pavilion, ground floor, room 2, wall 4, showcase 1. Date: Unknown.