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Ercole I d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio (1431–1505)

Dateca. 1494–95
MediumCopper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 2 in. (5.14 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2016
Accession number2016.2.130
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal’s diameter taken at the widest point.
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