Pius VII (Barnaba Chiaramonti, 1742-1823), Pope 1800 [obverse]

Henri François Brandt

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a bas-relief sculpture of Pope Pius VII in profile on a coin or medallion. The sculpture is made of bronze, resulting in a metallic brown hue with an aged patina. The pope is depicted wearing a papal tiara with floral motifs and a robe with ornamental designs. The inscription "PIUS SEPTIMUS PONT. MAX. ANNO XVII" encircles the portrait, indicating the pope's title and year of pontificate. The sculpture has a classic appearance, resembling traditional minted coins.