Lucrezia de' Medici, 1545-1561, Daughter of Cosimo I, First Wife of Alfonso II d'Este 1558 [reverse]

Domenico Poggini

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sculptural relief of a coin featuring the profile of a woman looking to the right. She is adorned with jewelry, including a necklace, and has braided hair. The coin is made of metal and has a primarily brown, bronze-like color with oxidized green areas. It has inscriptions along the rim. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest historical or cultural importance, with intricate details resembling portrait practices in coin design.