The image shows a circular bronze medal or coin with a raised profile portrait of a bearded man in profile, facing to the right. The man is depicted in a traditional style with detailed engraving, showcasing curly hair and a prominent beard. He is dressed in a high-collared garment. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription reading "THOMAS MARINVS DVX TERRAE NOVAE". The material of the coin is bronze, evident from its dark brown color with areas of a lighter coppery sheen. The overall appearance of the medal is an intricately designed small-scale sculpture in the form of a commemorative or historical coin. A small round hole is present at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1559
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 4539 × 4539 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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