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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.

The King's Return to London [reverse]

Nicolas Briot (French, c. 1579 - 1646)

1633 · lead

National Gallery of Art · Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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