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A Man Ploughing [reverse]

French 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular coin with intricate designs and inscriptions along its border. In the center is a depiction of the sun with a human face, radiating rays. Beside the sun are swirling clouds. At the bottom, a figure guides a plow pulled by two oxen in a pastoral scene with trees, undulating land forms, and distant buildings. The color of the coin is a muted silver, contrasting with the engravings. Latin inscriptions border the coin.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
silver//Modern strike
Dimensions
4905 × 4905 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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