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Ercole I d'Este (1431-1505), second duke of Ferrara.
Cast medal 1471, opus: Bartolomeo of Sperandio Savelli (1431-1504), called Sperandio from Mantova. AE (g 307,5; mm 94,1). DIVVS HERCVLES FERRARIAE AC MVTINAE DVX SECVNDVS INVICTISSIMVS, bust turned to the left, with high hat, ducal dress above with a chain. Rv. OPVS SPERANDEI, a palm tree with dates on a rocky hill, beside two trees without leaves. Pollard I, 100; Armand I, 68,20; Hill 364.
Extremely fine old cast, pierced with dark brown patina.
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