Borso d’Este

Location Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Year 1460
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight 303.17 g
Diameter 96 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Kress#36 , Hill#96 , Armand#I-33-1 Martini#389-390
Obverse description Bust left, with long hair, wearing a rich dress with jewel on breast, and cap with fluted crown, edge turned up all around and jewel at side.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering * BORSIVS DVX MVTINE Z REGII MARCHIO ESTENSIS RODIGII COMES
Reverse description Hexagonal font with open lid, showing a scoop within; on the sides of the font, incised crosses; above, the sun with human face shining.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OPVS PETRECINI DEFLORETIA MCCCCLX
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3819193430
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