John Huss Centenary Medal [reverse]

German or Austrian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a coin with an intricately designed classical scene in bas-relief. The coin features a standing male figure wrapped with ropes around a column or tree trunk. An inscription in Latin surrounds the central scene, while finely engraved text adorns the edge. The engraving showcases the craftsmanship involved in minting the coin.