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Alessandro de’ Medici, Duke of Florence (b. 1510; r. 1532–37)

 (Italian, ca. 1480–ca. 1547)
Datedated 1534
MediumGilt copper alloy, struck
DimensionsDiam.: 1 1/2 in. (3.78 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016
Accession number2016.2.155
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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