Ippolito d'Este (1509-1572), Cardinal of Ferrara.
Commemorative cast medal 1565, opus: Gian Federico Bonzagni. AE (g 32,2; mm 46). HIPPOLYTVS ESTEN S R E PRESB CARD FERRAR Bust turned to the right, with skullcap, by the edge of the shoulder: FED PARM.Rv. NE TRANSEAS SERVVM TVVM, Abraham kneeling in front of three angels. Boccolari 85; Armand I, 222,4; Pollard II, 539. Toderi-Vannel II, 2189.
Extremely rare, original casting with a pleasant brown patina, extremely fine.
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