Lorenzino de' Medici, 1514-1547, Son of Pierfrancesco II [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This coin features a profile portrait of a man with a prominent beard and curly hair. The man's facial features, including his nose, mouth, and ear, as well as the texture of his beard and hair, are shown in detail. The coin has a warm bronze color, giving it a historical appearance. There are inscriptions around the figure that likely identify him. The image is in raised relief against a flat background, emphasizing the details of the profile.