Mocking Medal, made in 1544

Mocking Medal, made in 1544

The Mock Medal was created by Hans Reinhardt at the Council of Trent in 1544. The obverse of this medal is engraved with the portraits of a cardinal and a clown, surrounded by the Latin inscription 'EFFIGIES CARDINVM MUNDI HR'. The reverse side is engraved with five elements of text and the year. This medal is silver and plated with gold, with a diameter of 28 millimeters and a weight of 5.58 grams.