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Pope Paul II (Pietro Barbo, b. 1417; r. 1464–71)

 (act. 1461–1484)
Date1466/67
MediumCopper alloy, cast after original strike
Dimensions3 1/8 in. (7.86 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.70
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
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