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Nude Man on Horseback [reverse]

Ferrarese 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ancient coin depicting a horse and rider. The coin has a circular shape with a beaded edge surrounding the central design. The raised image shows a horse in motion with one foreleg raised, the rider appears to be guiding the horse forward with an outstretched arm. The material of the coin gives it a weathered appearance, suggesting antiquity and possibly a bronze or copper composition. There is a small, circular hole on the left side of the coin. The surface of the coin is worn, with the raised design having softened edges from age and handling.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
copper//Proof for a testoon
Dimensions
4869 × 4869 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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