This is a photograph of a coin with an intricate design. The coin features a central face surrounded by swirling cloud-like patterns, emanating rays around the face. The coin's edge is marked with inscribed text. Below the facial design, there are small depictions of a landscape with what appears to be a castle or settlement amidst rolling hills. The coin has a warm gold tone.

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Radiant Sun over a Landscape [reverse]

Guillaume Dupré (French, c. 1574 - 1642)

1634

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 6.02 cm (2 3/8 in.) ; gross weight: 47.1 gr (0.104 lb.) ; axis: 12:00
Culture: French
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: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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