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King Charles II in Coronation Robes [obverse]

Thomas Simon

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a coin featuring a crowned profile. The image shows a detailed close-up of the coin, revealing a side profile of a crowned figure with long, curly hair adorned with decorative elements. Surrounding the portrait are engraved letters and symbols. The surface of the coin displays a metallic sheen and textured patterns consistent with aged currency.

Artwork Details

Date
1661
Medium
silver washed with gold
Dimensions
4863 × 4863 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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