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Borso d'Este (1413–1471)

 (Italian, act. 1460)
Datedated 1460
MediumLead, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016
Accession number2016.2.120
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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