Sigismund II Augustus, 1520-1572, King of Poland 1548 [obverse]

Steven van Herwijck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coin sculpture with the profile of a man with curly hair and a prominent beard. The surface of the coin features intricate craftsmanship, with detailed patterns on the man's attire. The coin is round and made from a bronze-colored material. Inscriptions surround the profile along the edge of the coin. The relief of the sculpture is slightly raised from the flat surface of the coin, highlighting the details of the face, hair, beard, and clothing.