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Alessandro Farnese (1520–1589)

 (Italian, act. 1571–1589)
Datedated 1575
MediumCopper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 1 3/4 in. (4.47 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.41
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
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Giovanni Battista Guglielmada
ca. 1681
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