This is a photograph of a coin with intricate designs. The coin features a relief scene depicting figures engaged in an act of offering. A centrally seated figure reaches out over a platform adorned with patterns. Opposite, a standing individual presents an offering, accompanied by a smaller figure holding a receptacle under a mortar. An inscription in Latin around the edge of the coin includes the date "M.D.XXXX" indicating 1540. The craftsmanship showcases detailed attire and expressions of the figures, hinting at a narrative or symbolic significance. The medallion highlights artistic capabilities and engraving techniques of the period.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1540
- Medium
- bronze//Struck
- Dimensions
- 3658 × 3602 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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