John Huss Centenary Medal [reverse]
Austrian 16th Century · Austrian
1515
- Medium
- silver//Struck
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 4845 × 4798px
Description
This is a photograph of a coin with an intricately designed classical scene in bas-relief. The coin features a standing male figure wrapped with ropes around a column or tree trunk. An inscription in Latin surrounds the central scene, while finely engraved text adorns the edge. The engraving showcases the craftsmanship involved in minting the coin.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).