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Lodovico Maria Sforza, called il Moro, 1451-1508, 7th Duke of Milan 1494-1500 [obverse]

Milanese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coin with a side profile of a person's head and upper shoulders. The individual is facing to the right with visible facial features, including a nose and chin. The hair is long and wavy, flowing down to the base of the neck, and the attire features a high collar. Surrounding the portrait is an inscribed border. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing the silver-colored coin and its engraved details.

Artwork Details

Date
1494/1500
Medium
silver testoon//Struck
Dimensions
4088 × 4088 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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