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Minerva Armed [reverse]

Pier Paolo Galeotti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted on the coin is of a standing figure dressed in armor and classical drapery. The figure holds a long spear in one hand and a circular shield in the other. Surrounding elements include landscape details and possibly an animal figure at the feet of the main character. The sculpture is part of a coin crafted from copper, giving it a rich, brownish hue. The design is detailed, with raised portions of the sculpture standing out against the smoother background surface of the coin, encircled by an inscription: "OMNIS·IN·HOC·SUM". The coin's edge is decorated with a series of small raised dots, creating a framed effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1562
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3985 × 3985 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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