Leo X (Giovanni de' Medici, 1475-1521), Pope 1513 [obverse]

Bolognese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This sculpture features a coin with a relief profile portrait. The text "PONTIFEX MAXIMVS" surrounds the portrait. The coin is round and metallic with a dark brown or copper patina. The portrait shows a figure with visible facial features and a head covering. Floral or decorative designs are present beneath the portrait.