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Shield with Two Crests [reverse]

Milanese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a coin. The coin is circular and made of a metal alloy with a brown and green patina. It features a heraldic shield at the center, divided into four quadrants. The designs in each quadrant appear worn. Above the shield is a raised dot, and flanking the shield are stylized depictions of creatures. The outer edge of the coin has an inscription in a serif typeface.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
silver testoon//Struck
Dimensions
4640 × 4640 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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