Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513), Pope 1503 [obverse]

Attributed to Caradosso Foppa

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a bronze coin. The coin features an embossed profile of a figure wearing detailed ornate robes and a headgear reminiscent of a papal tiara. The figure faces to the right with a solemn expression. The attire is intricately detailed with engravings that could be floral or symbolic. Surrounding the profile are inscriptions in a circular alignment, possibly in Latin. The edge of the coin has tiny beads or indentations. The color tone is a warm, aged bronze, highlighting the relief of the coin.