Francesco II Gonzaga, 1466-1519, 4th Marquess of Mantua 1484 [obverse]

Mantuan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The relief on a coin features a profile of a man's head and shoulders. The man appears bearded with straight, chin-length hair, and is adorned with a patterned garment. The coin is made of metal, with a dark, tarnished silver color that shows a reflective sheen in some areas. The man's image is embossed in the coin with surrounding text. The face showcases angular and precise features against the flat background of the coin.