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Cavallotto - Ercole II Reggio Emilia
| Issuer | Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Italian States) |
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| Year | 1534-1559 |
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| Reference(s) | MIR EM#1326 |
| Obverse description | Bare-headed, draped bust of Ercole II d'Este, Duke of Modena and Reggio, facing left, with a short beard and period costume featuring a ruffled collar and mantle; the portrait is rendered in a bold Renaissance style with strong relief. A beaded inner border frames the design, and the Latin legend encircles the bust. A mintmaster's mark or mint initial appears in the lower field beneath the bust. |
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| Obverse lettering | HER EST . II. DVX . REGII . IIII . |
| Reverse description | A horse-drawn chariot moving at speed to the left, depicted in dynamic Renaissance style with the horse shown in full gallop; the chariot wheel is prominently rendered with decorative spokes. The composition conveys vigorous forward motion, referencing the Este dynastic impresa. A beaded inner border surrounds the central device, with the Latin motto distributed around the circumference of the coin. |
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