This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The surface of the coin is worn and shows an engraved design in the form of a shield shape in the middle, with the Roman numeral "VII" on it. Around the shield are letters in Latin that encircle the outer edge, although some parts are worn and difficult to read clearly. The edges of the coin are not perfectly circular, suggesting some age and wear.

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Shield of Bentivoglio [reverse]

Bolognese 15th Century

1462/c. 1480

Medium: silver
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 1.86 cm (3/4 in.) ; gross weight: 3.33 gr (0.007 lb.) ; axis: 7:00
Culture: Bolognese
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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