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Billon quattrino of Ferrara, Leonello d'Este (1441-50).: CM.131-2019

Object information

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Titles

Billon quattrino of Ferrara, Leonello d'Este (1441-50).

Maker(s)

Ruler: Leonello d'Este (1441-50)
Mint: Ferrara

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Purchased from InAsta (via H. Bustamonte), 18.10.2018, Sale 76, lot 847.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-01-28) by InAsta

Dating

1441 - 1450

Components of the work

Object composed of billon Diameter 16 mm Die Axis 130 degrees Weight 0.77 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Saint standing facing.

  • Text: [S MAVR EL[IVS . P
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Coat of arms.

  • Text: [+DE] . FE[.RA . RA]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.131-2019
Primary reference Number: 301717
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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