Shield of Savoy [reverse]
Turin 16th Century · Italian
16th century
- Medium
- silver half-testoon//Struck
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 4473 × 4473px
Description
This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features designs with heraldic symbols, such as a shield with crosses and a crest above it. The surrounding text is carved in a serif font following the contour of the coin's edge. The surface of the coin displays a patina, suggesting age and handling.
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).