The image shows a round, metallic sculpture resembling a historical coin or medallion. The sculpture features a profile portrait of a man wearing a hat, facing left. The material appears to be a copper or bronze alloy with a reddish-brown color and an oxidized patina. The texture is slightly rough, with worn edges and signs of wear over time, giving it a tarnished appearance. An inscription in a classical serif font encircles the portrait on the coin.
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Cosimo de' Medici, 1389-1464, Pater Patriae [obverse]

Florentine 15th Century

probably 1465/1469

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.75 cm (1 1/2 in.) ; gross weight: 24.23 gr (0.053 lb.) ; axis: 10:00
Culture
Florentine
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
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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