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Satirical Pope
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Satirical Pope

after 1600
Object PlaceRome, Italy
Medium/TechniqueMetal; base metal
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 37 mm (1 7/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Francis Brooks
Accession number88.275
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "ECCLESIA PERVERSATENET FACIEM DIABOLI". Reverse: Inscribed at edge "STVLTI ALIOVANDO SAPIENTES".ProvenanceBy 1888, Francis Brooks; 1888, gift of Francis Brooks to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 14, 1887)