This is a photograph of a coin or medallion. The metallic object features an embossed coat of arms at its center, with a shield divided into sections and surrounded by heraldic ornamentation including a helmet. The edge of the coin has an inscription in a circular pattern, possibly in Latin, giving it a historical or regal appearance. The high contrast and precise focus of the photograph highlight the textural details and craftsmanship of the coin.

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Achievement of Brulart [reverse]

French 17th Century

1632

Medium: silver
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.18 cm (2 1/16 in.) ; gross weight: 29.32 gr (0.065 lb.) ; axis: 6:00
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: 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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