Leo X (Giovanni de' Medici, 1475-1521), Pope 1513 [obverse]

after Girolamo Paladino

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features a profile view of a man with short curly hair, facing to the right, wearing elaborate garments. Around the outer edge of the coin are inscriptions in a bold, capitalized font, reading "LEO. X PONTIFEX. MAX." The coin's surface is worn and has a vibrant, aged patina. The intricate patterns on the garment and the precise lettering emphasize the coin's historical and artistic value.