Matthias II – King of Hungary and Bohemia – Cast Gilt Bronze Piece by Alessandro Abondio – c. 1611 (Later work?)
Obverse
Bust of Matthias II facing right, wearing Hungarian dress with pronounced moustache and imperial-style beard. Legend around: “MATTHIAS II DG HVN ET BOHE REX ARC DVX BVR CO TY” (partially worn), identifying him as King of Hungary and Bohemia, Archduke of Austria and Count of Tyrol. Strongly modelled portrait in the manner of Alessandro Abondio, unsigned as on originals.
Reverse
Two female allegorical figures: one winged and draped, holding a palm branch; the other nearly nude, holding a scourge. At right, a crane standing vigilantly; below, elements of military equipment. Around, the inscription “AMAT VICTORIA CVRAM” (“Victory favors effort”). Renaissance allegorical composition typical of the Abondio workshop.
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