This is a photograph of an ancient coin or medallion. The coin features a central figure standing on a pedestal or column, surrounded by intricate designs and smaller figures. The surface of the coin shows signs of wear and patina. Around the outer edge, there is an inscription whose letters are visible but worn. The central figure appears to be holding an object, and additional small depictions can be seen around the pedestal. The artistry of the coin reflects a high level of craftsmanship typical of historical minting, with attention to detail in both the figure and the surrounding designs.
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This is a photograph of an ancient coin or medallion. The coin features a central figure standing on a pedestal or column, surrounded by intricate designs and smaller figures. The surface of the coin shows signs of wear and patina. Around the outer edge, there is an inscription whose letters are visible but worn. The central figure appears to be holding an object, and additional small depictions can be seen around the pedestal. The artistry of the coin reflects a high level of craftsmanship typical of historical minting, with attention to detail in both the figure and the surrounding designs.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Allegory Celebrating Victory at Lepanto [reverse]

Giovanni Vincenzo Melone

Date
1571
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.) gross weight: 20.89 gr (0.046 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1997.114.22.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • allegory
  • Victory
  • cast
  • Battle
  • military
  • Lepanto
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: CLASSE TVRCICA AD.NAVPACTVM DELETA; around bottom on truncation of ground, year faintly legible: DIE.7.OCTOBR.1571. (The Turkish fleet destroyed at Nafpactos on the 7th of October 1571)

NGA object ID 103287. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.