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Pope Marcellus II (b. 1501; r. April 9, 1555–May 1, 1555)

 (Italian, 1513–after 1575)
Date1555
MediumLead, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 3 1/8 in. (7.91 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.72
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
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