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Galeazzo Maria Sforza, 1444-1476, 5th Duke of Milan 1466 [obverse]

Milanese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a coin with the profile of a man wearing traditional attire reminiscent of Renaissance armor. The man has a distinctive jawline and a prominent nose, with textured hair. Inscriptions surrounding the profile and the metallic material of the coin suggest historical importance. The sculpture is finely detailed, emphasizing the man's facial features and attire.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
silver testoon//Struck
Dimensions
4637 × 4637 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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