The sculpture depicted on the coin shows a profile portrait of a bearded man facing to the left. The man appears to be a high-ranking figure, as suggested by the detailed depiction of his clothes, which include a high-collared shirt with buttons and a decorative sash tied around the neck. The coin is made of bronze, giving it a coppery-brown color. The surface of the coin includes inscriptions along the edge, likely bearing the title and name of the figure, with text in Latin that includes "ANTONIVS" and "REX." The man's facial features are detailed, from his curly hair and prominent nose to his neatly trimmed beard. The relief of the coin gives a three-dimensional effect, making the figure stand out against the background.
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The sculpture depicted on the coin shows a profile portrait of a bearded man facing to the left. The man appears to be a high-ranking figure, as suggested by the detailed depiction of his clothes, which include a high-collared shirt with buttons and a decorative sash tied around the neck. The coin is made of bronze, giving it a coppery-brown color. The surface of the coin includes inscriptions along the edge, likely bearing the title and name of the figure, with text in Latin that includes "ANTONIVS" and "REX." The man's facial features are detailed, from his curly hair and prominent nose to his neatly trimmed beard. The relief of the coin gives a three-dimensional effect, making the figure stand out against the background.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Antoine de Bourbon, 1518-1562, King of Navarre 1548

French 16th Century

Date
1555
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 5.43 cm (2 1/8 in.) gross weight: 24.31 gr (0.054 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1998.108.5
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Medals
  • bust facing left
  • portrait
  • cast
  • Antoine de Bourbon
  • Duc de Vendôme
  • King of Navarre
Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1998 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: .ANTONIVS.DEI G[RATIAE].REX.NAVARR[AE] (Antoine, by the grace of God, King of Navarre); below bust: .15[55].

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