Giovanni Paolo Orsini, 1450/1455-1502, Count of Atripaldi 1486 [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted is a bas-relief portrait on a coin, showing the profile of a man with distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and a sharp chin. The figure is adorned with curly hair that reaches just past the neck and wears a rounded cap that fits closely to the head. He is dressed in a garment with a high collar. The coin appears to be made of a metallic material, likely bronze or copper, as evidenced by its brownish color with some lighter and darker tones adding depth to the image. The surrounding space of the coin is inscribed with lettering. The sculptural work is detailed and intricate, showing the skill involved in creating depictions on a small object like a coin.