Alessandro Farnese (1520-1589), Cardinal.
Cast medal 1568, opus: G.F. Bonzagni. AE (g 41,1; mm 38). ALEXANDER CARD FARN S R E VICECAN bust with skullcap turned to the left under the truncation of the bust: F P. Rv. NOMINI IESV SACRVM, facade of the Church of the Gesu in Rome, in exergue: AN MDL XVIII ROMAE. Toderi-Vannel 697, 2188; Armand I, 223, 10; Mazzucchelli 91, 6.
Extremely fine posterior fusion.
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