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Inscription [reverse]

Probably Roman 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal or coin featuring an inscription with multiple lines of text. The material appears to be bronze, as suggested by its dark brown color with areas of patina that give it a slightly aged appearance. The text is inscribed in raised letters across the surface, and there is a small hole near the top. The circular shape and uniformity of the lettering suggest careful craftsmanship, and the inscription is evenly spaced around the coin, occupying nearly the entire surface. A crack is visible near the edge towards the bottom right of the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1612
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4714 × 4621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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