Mels as Genius Holding a Cornucopia and Sacrificing [reverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on the coin features a male figure standing, holding a round object in his right hand and extending his left hand forward with a cornucopia filled with fruits and flowers. The figure is semi-nude, with a cloth around the waist. To the left is a pedestal with a flame. The sculpture and coin are made of bronze, giving a warm color to the scene. The coin is embossed with "GENIO" on the left and "MELSI" on the right, framing the figure.