Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, 1443-1513), Pope 1503 [obverse]

Bolognese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an old coin. It shows a worn, circular metallic coin featuring an embossed portrait in profile on one side, surrounded by alphanumeric characters in a circular pattern along the edge. The texture of the coin surface appears rough and aged, with distinct patina and discoloration, indicating its antiquity and the effects of time. The portrait is detailed, although some features may have been eroded. The inscription around the portrait is partially legible. The coin rests against a dark, indistinct background which provides contrast, highlighting its detailed elements.