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Teston - Francis Maria II della Rovere Armillary sphere
| Issuer | Duchy of Urbino (Italian States) |
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| Year | 1574-1624 |
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| Weight | 9.3 g |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed, draped bust of Francesco Maria II della Rovere facing right, portrayed with short curly hair and a beard, wearing a ruffled collar and elaborately draped armor with a prominent shoulder clasp. The effigy is rendered in high relief in the Renaissance portrait style, with fine detailing on the garment folds and facial features. The circular Latin legend runs along the periphery, reading F M II VRB DVX VI ET C, identifying the sitter as Francesco Maria II, sixth Duke of Urbino. |
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| Obverse lettering | F M II VRB DVX VI ET C (Translation: Francis Maria II, sixth Duke of Urbino, etc..) |
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| Edge | Plain |
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