Italy: Jesus medal in white metal, c. 16th C.; not maker-marked; size: 35mm; weight: 17.1g; thickness: 3mm. Obv.: left facing Christ, with Hebrew initial "Alef" (for 'Adoneinu' - 'Our Lord') & "Yeshu" ('Jesus') on either side. Rev.: 5-line Heb. legend (w/incorrect letters) based on Hill p.50 ex. 2a (but "Adam" twice) : משיח
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