Shield with the Arms of Della Rovere [reverse]

Roman 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coin with a sculpted relief design on its surface. The main subject of the sculpture is a heraldic emblem with two crossed keys beneath a papal tiara. Below the keys is an oval or shield shape with a design depicting a tree or branching motif with leaves. The border of the coin is inscribed with partially visible Latin text. The coin is made of a metallic material with an aged, bronze coloration. The design on the coin is a fine example of bas-relief work, with raised details on a slightly concave surface.