Bishop of Ferrara Giovanni Tavelli da Tossignano

Location Duchy of Ferrara (Italian States)
Year 1446
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 233.1 g
Diameter 89.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Armand#I-29-8 , Hill#79c
Obverse description Bust of Beato Tossignano facing left, his head is tonsured and has with rays issuing from crown He is wearing a cloak and to the left in front of him is a mitre.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering JOHANNES EPS FERRARIENM DEVOTISSIMVS PAVPER PR D
Reverse description Beato Tossignano is kneeling adoration facing towards the left, he is wearing loose under-garments; rays of light are pouring down on him and an olive tree is sprouting from his head. Laid in front of him are his shows and behind him, his cloak.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EGO SICVT OLIVA FRVCTIFICAVI SVAVITATE ODO I DO DI MAR SCOTVS - F - M CCCC XLVI·
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1775199350
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