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1966.106.4.a

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Ercole II D'Este

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Ercole II D'Este

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

16th century

Dimensions

1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, Italy

Medium and Support

bronze, gilding

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.106.4.a

Object Description

74 ERCOLE II D' ESTE (1508-59), fourth Duke of Ferrara

Obv. Bust to right, wearing armor. Around, HER . II . DVX . FERRARIAE . IIII
Rev. Female draped figure, half seated to right, holding cornucopia in left hand. In exergue, FERRARIA
Gilt bronze, 41 mm. Hole at top. Worn

Bibl.: Arm. 2, p. 147, 3.