Borso d’Este

€457,193.00
LocationDuchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States)
Year1460
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality medals
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight303.17 g
Diameter96 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticePetrecino of Florence
Reference(s) Kress#36 , Hill#96 , Armand#I-33-1 Martini
Obverse descriptionBust 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 lettering* BORSIVS DVX MVTINE Z REGII MARCHIO ESTENSIS RODIGII COMES
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHexagonal font with open lid, showing a scoop within; on the sides of the font, incised crosses; above, the sun with human face shining.
Reverse letteringOPVS PETRECINI DEFLORETIA MCCCCLX
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1460  - MCCCCLX -
Catalog ID3819193430
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