The image displays a coin featuring a profile of a man's head and upper shoulders. The person depicted is in a side view, facing leftward. The facial features are detailed with the bridge of the nose, an outlined eye, and a pronounced chin. The man has shoulder-length, wavy hair and wears a distinguished hat. The clothing visible consists of a robe or possibly armor with a high collar. Around the head, there is an inscription that circles the perimeter of the coin. The coin's surface shows age, with dark, variable hues and textures. The background is unembellished, being solely the metal of…
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Borso d'Este, 1413-1471, Marquess of Ferrara 150, Duke of Modena and Reggio 1452 [obverse]

Ferrarese 15th Century

before 1471

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.04 cm (1 3/16 in.) ; gross weight: 11.91 gr (0.026 lb.) ; axis: 12:00
Culture
Ferrarese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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