Leo XI (Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici, 1535-1605), Pope 1605 [obverse]

Giorgio Rancetti

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a coin with a profile portrait and inscriptions. The coin features a detailed profile relief carving of a bearded man wearing a hat. Around the rim of the coin, there is an inscription that reads "LEO XI PONT MAX ANNO I". The workmanship on the coin indicates fine detailing, particularly in the facial features and drapery of the clothing. The background of the image is a plain, solid black, emphasizing the coin's design and texture, with a prominent patina indicating aging.