The King's Return to London [reverse]

Nicolas Briot

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a coin or medallion with an intricately detailed cityscape design. The surface shows buildings, towers, water, boats, swans, a sun with a face and beams, clouds, and Latin inscriptions like "SOL ORBEM REDIENS" and "SIC ERAT URBEM." The imagery and text suggest a theme related to a city or urban area, possibly commemorating an event or celebrating the city's significance. The craftsmanship is fine and detailed.