Lot 2506

Description

Vatican, Anti Papal satirical medal from 16-17th Century, in cast bronze (27mm), obv. double portrait of the Pope and the Devil, rev. double portrait of a cardinal and a Jester; satirical medal of Clement XV (non-existent Pope) in bronze (27mm), obv. bust facing left, rev. shields; Pope Leo XII 1826, in gilt bronze (31mm), obv. bust left, rev. crossed keys and tiara (Spink 2121); Pope Leo XII 26, in gilt bronze (38mm), obv. bust left, rev. Holy door; Societe St. Vincent de Paul 1889, in bronze (51mm), obv. bust facing left, rev. incuse date in wreath. The first only fine but rare, others good very fine or better. (5)