Helmeted Nude Figure Seated, Holding a Lion's Head from which Issue Bees [reverse]

Ferrarese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on this coin depicts a seated figure wearing a helmet, holding out an object that releases circular and floral shapes into the air. The figure is detailed with musculature and draped clothing. The sculpture is made from a dark metallic material, with a raised profile and sheen. The figure faces right within a circular coin with an engraved border and a partially visible inscription around it.