Seated Diomedes Holding the Palladium [reverse]

Attributed to Giovanni Maria Pomedelli

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a coin depicting a seated figure with an orb and a flame. The coin shows a classical figure seated, possibly on a throne, holding an orb in one hand and a flame in the other. The coin's surface has a textured appearance. Around the edge of the coin are inscriptions. The figure's limbs, hair, and drapery show intricate detailing. The whole coin is set against a plain backdrop.