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Coronation of Queen Charlotte [obverse]

Johann Lorenz Natter

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coin with a bust of a woman in profile facing right. The woman appears to be of nobility, possibly a queen, based on the inscriptions around the edge of the coin. She has an elaborate hairstyle with curls and wears a draped garment. The coin seems to be made of metal, potentially silver, judging by its color and reflective surface. The inscriptions around the portrait read "CHARLOTTA D G M BR FR ET HIB REGINA." The details of the sculpture are finely crafted, especially in the hair and clothing. The overall appearance conveys a sense of importance and authority.

Artwork Details

Date
1761
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4269 × 4269 px
Public Domain
Yes
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