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Britannia Crowning the King [reverse]

Johann Lorenz Natter

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed relief on a coin depicting two figures. One figure is a robed woman standing with one arm around the shoulder of a seated male figure. The male figure holds a scepter and is crowned by the woman. He wears a draped garment and armor, with a shield and helmet by his feet. The scene is surrounded by an inscription "PATRIAE OVANTI" along the edge. The coin appears to be made of a metallic material with a dark patina, possibly silver. The detailing on the figures, including the folds in the clothes and individual features, is finely crafted to fit within the round form of the coin.

Artwork Details

Date
1761
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4322 × 4322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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