Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498, as Duke of Milan 1500-1513 [obverse]

Milanese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed sculpture of a profile relief on a coin. The sculpture features a king wearing an ornate crown. The subject appears to be a historical figure, as indicated by the regal attire and the inscription surrounding the portrait. The crown is embellished with fleur-de-lis designs. The coin is made of metal, likely silver based on the coloration. The sculpture is intricately carved on the coin's surface in high relief compared to the flat background. The surrounding text adds a decorative border that frames the king's profile, who has a stoic expression and is facing to the right.