An Anti-Papal Satirical Medal, Spottmedaillen

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An Anti-Papal Satirical Medal, Spottmedaillen

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Two sides of an anti-Papal satirical token, spot medallion, from the late 16th century (the Reformation). One side is the Pope and the devil and the other side is the Cardinal with a fool of a jester.