Borso d'Este, 1413-1471, Marquess of Ferrara 1450, Duke of Modena and Reggio 1452 [obverse] 1460

This 1460 medal by the Italian artist Petrecino is a portrait of Borso d'Este, an Italian nobleman who was Marquess of Ferrara, Duke of Modena, and Duke of Reggio. The round medal depicts Borso in profile, wearing a cap and a chain of office around his neck, against a plain background. The image is surrounded by a circular inscription in Latin, identifying Borso's titles. This medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture and a testament to Borso's stature as a figure of power and influence in Italy.