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Pope Pius V (b. 1504; r. 1566–72)

 (Italian, 1508–after 1586)
Datedated 1571
MediumGilt copper alloy, struck
DimensionsDiam.: 1 7/16 in. (3.73 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.15
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
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