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Guido Pepoli

(Italian, 1425–28–died after 1504)
about 1485–86
Object PlaceBologna, Italy
Medium/TechniqueMetal; probably cast, gilt copper
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 88 mm (3 7/16 in.)
Credit LineTheodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession number66.321
On View
On view
ClassificationsNumismatics
Collections
InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "GVIDO PEVLVS BONON IENSIS COMES" [words separated by leaves]. Reverse: Inscribed at edge "SIC·DOCVI·REGNARE·TYRANNVM·" and below "·OPVS·SPERANDEI·".
Provenance1966, sold by J. J. Klejman (dealer; b. 1906 - d. 1995), New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 1, 1966)