Concz Welcz

Austrian, active c. 1527 - 1533

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The sculpture is an ancient coin depicting the profile of a woman. She has an intricate hairstyle with braids and locks adorned with a decorative headpiece. The woman is depicted wearing layers around her neck, with classical features like a pronounced nose and full lips. Inscriptions in an ancient script and a crescent shape are visible on the right side of the coin. The coin is a metallic gray color, likely made of silver, giving it a reflective appearance. It offers insight into historical currency design and portraiture.
Concz Welcz, Luna [obverse], c. 1500/1599, silver//Struck, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1218.a

Luna [obverse]

Concz Welcz · c. 1500/1599 · silver//Struck ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1218.a

The sculpture on the coin depicts a human figure in a dynamic pose, holding a staff in one hand and a drinking horn in the other. The figure is shown standing on one leg, with the other leg raised. The coin is metallic with a silvery color, embossed with details that define the figure and the letters "G" and "W" on either side of the depiction. The material of the coin is likely metal, based on its reflective surface and solid form. The image is presented on a round medium resembling a coin, with the sculptural relief standing out against the flat background.
Concz Welcz, Diana [reverse], c. 1500/1599, silver//Struck, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1218.b

Diana [reverse]

Concz Welcz · c. 1500/1599 · silver//Struck ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1218.b