Italy. Ferrara. Alfonso II d'Este, 1533-1597, fifth Duke of Ferrara, 1559. Medal after 1559, by Giambattista Cambi (d.1582 ?), called "Bombarda" (Bronze, 65 mm, 123 g). ALFONSVS EST II DVX FERRV Draped, bare-headed bust left, ornate curl below. Rev. Crowned d'Este eagle in high relief and head turned left. Boccolari 138. Johnson-Martini 1090. Armand II, 194, 7. Stunning dark patina. About Extremely Fine. Old cast.
From the Neil A. Goodman Collection. Ex Spink 390, 8 sept 2023, lot 8.