Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443-1508, Lord of Bologna 1463-1506 [obverse]

Bolognese 15th or 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin is gold and features a profile relief of a figure wearing a distinctive hat. The hat is flat-topped, and the figure appears to be adorned with long, flowing hair or a draped veil. Surrounding the figure are inscriptions in raised letters, which form a circular text around the edge of the coin. The surface of the coin shows signs of age, with slight wear and tarnish. The background is black, emphasizing the golden hue of the coin.