Silver 1/2 scudo of Ercole II, Italy, 1534 - 1559. 1937.146.53

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Obverse: HER.II.FER.MVT.ET.REG.DVG.DVX.IIII.CARNVT.I. - bust

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Reverse: +MIHI.VINDICTAM.ET.EGO.RETRIBVAM; in ex.,1546 - Hercules with club slaying man

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Date on Object
- Date: 1546
Measurements
- Weight: 17.4
- Diameter: 35

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 1534
- To Date: 1559
Denomination: 1/2 scudo
Material: Silver
Authority
- Artist: Pastorino
- Dynasty: Este
- Authority: Ercole II
Geographic
- Region: Italy
- Locality: Ferrara

References

Reference: CNI 10.455.13

Administrative History

Identifier: 1937.146.53
Department: Medieval
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Scoville
- Busi

Subjects

SubjectPerson: Ercole II d'Este
Era: Common Era

Notes

Note: Medallic issue

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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