Italian Pope Paul IV medal of Jesus/merchants, by
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Italy: Pope Paul IV bronze medal; by Federigo Parmensis but not marked; 29.5mm, 12.6g. Obverse: Jesus driving out merchants from the Great Temple; Latin legend "DOMVS.MEA.DOM / VS.ORATIONIS / .VOC.". Reverse: bust of Paul IV facing right, wearing plain robe; Latin legend ".PAVLVS.IIII. .PONT.OPT.M.". Reeded edge. In UNC with some original luster; Spink #569; Forrer IV pg. 392-93. In 1555 Paul IV issued the canon, "Cum nimis absurdum" establishing the Roman Ghetto for the Jews, imposing seclusion & wearing distinctive signs. Image on this medal is metaphor to depict Paul IV's public disgracement & banishment of nephews from Rome for their scandalous behavior upon receiving positions of power there.
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This lot is being offered in a buy or bid sale format, whose initial buyout price is: $120. This price will rise by about 5-10% for every new bid received once the bid level passes the midway mark between the starting bid price and the initial buyout price. In such cases please check the latest buyout price on our homesite or contact us.
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Product Tags: Italian Exonumia, Medals, Medallions & Tokens, Biblical & Religious Medals and Judaic Tokens & Medals from Italy and from Other, which are Objects with Christian or New Testament references
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This lot is being offered in a buy or bid sale format, whose initial buyout price is: $120. This price will rise by about 5-10% for every new bid received once the bid level passes the midway mark between the starting bid price and the initial buyout price. In such cases please check the latest buyout price on our homesite or contact us.
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Product Tags: Italian Exonumia, Medals, Medallions & Tokens, Biblical & Religious Medals and Judaic Tokens & Medals from Italy and from Other, which are Objects with Christian or New Testament references
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