Taddeo di Guidacci Manfredi I, Count of Faenza and Lord of Imola 1449 [obverse]

Gianfrancesco Enzola

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a coin with a bas-relief sculpture of a man's profile. The sculpture features a male figure with distinct facial features and a hairstyle with small curls or rolls. The metal appears to be a silvery-grey alloy, possibly bronze, showing some areas with a darker patina. The man wears clothing with a high collar, indicating a historical style. The coin has inscriptions around the edge in a language resembling Latin or an ancient script, with decorative beading. Signs of wear are visible on the coin's surface.