ITALY. Papal States. Massacre of the Huguenots Bronze Medal, 1572. Gregory XIII. PCGS AU-58.

Modesti-683; Linc-697; Roma-14. Diameter: 31 mm. By Giovan Bonzagini. Obverse: GREGORIVS XIII PONT MAX AN I, Bust of Pope left; Reverse: VGONOTTORVM STRAGES, Armed figure of Religion advancing on the defeated Huguenots. A later restrike. A papal medal celebrating Catholic victory in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, a spate of violence against Parisian Huguenots that occurred during the summer of 1572.

Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00