Nearly extremely fine | ITALY. PAPAL STATES. Cardinal Carlo Carafa (1555-1561).
Bronze Bronze Medal, 1557.
Obv: CAROLVS CARRAFFA CARD; bust right wearing biretta
Rev: Plain (uniface)
Edge: Plain
Portrait medal of the notorious cardinal who was later executed for corruption
Pierced, attractive brown patina, sharp details.

Nearly extremely fine.

From the Kent Rondeau Collection.

Reference: Toderi & Vannel 1921; Van Mieris III, 414
Diameter: 85 mm.
Weight: 112 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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