Saint Ambrose [reverse]

1500/1512

Milanese 16th Century

Associated Names
Milanese 16th Century

Medalist

This is a photograph of a vintage coin. The coin features a central figure of a knight or warrior on horseback surrounded by engraved letters and a crest with fleur-de-lis motifs at the bottom. The knight appears to be wearing armor and is in a dynamic pose atop a prancing horse. The rim of the coin has raised lettering. The overall tone of the coin is metallic, with areas of wear that highlight its age and historical significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver testoon

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
    gross weight: 8.64 gr (0.019 lb.)
    axis: 6:00

  • Accession Number

    2001.131.4.b

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a circular coin with a profile relief of a crowned figure surrounded by engraved text. The crown is detailed, and the figure has shoulder-length hair and is wearing clothing with a collar. The text is in an older or classical style font. The coin is made of metal and has a slightly tarnished sheen.

Louis XII, 1462-1515, as Duke of Milan [obverse]

Milanese 16th Century

1500

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2001 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 870, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: M EDI OLA NI DVX

Wikidata ID

Q63861597

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