Founding of San Carlo ai Catinari, Rome, by Pope Paul V [obverse]

Probably Roman 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The surface of the coin features an intricate design of a classical architectural facade with columns and pediments. Figures are displayed within the columns, with one central figure in the middle archway. The outer edge of the coin is inscribed with letters or words, possibly in Latin or Greek. The coin has a circular shape with a raised rim and shows signs of wear consistent with its age, giving it a historical and weathered appearance. The patina of the metal suggests oxidation over time, indicative of copper or a copper alloy.