Charles V, 1500-1558, King of Spain 1516-1556, Holy Roman Emperor 1519 [obverse]

Leone Leoni

National Gallery of Art

There is a detailed embossed relief on a coin featuring the profile of a man facing right. The figure is adorned with a laurel wreath and armor suggesting authority or command. The coin has a bronze hue and is likely made of a metallic alloy. The sculpture shows intricate details of the laurel, hair, and armor. There are inscriptions in capital letters around the edge of the coin. Two irregularly shaped holes are present on the coin.