Description
This piece is uniface and engraved in deep relief on a heavy metal plate, approximately 20 cm (about 8 inches) in diameter. The metal appears to be copper or bronze. The scale, depth of engraving, and format are consistent with objects produced as engraving references, design models, or studio pieces associated with the preparation of coin or medal dies, although the exact function is not documented.
Large format numismatic design material of this type is seldom encountered on the market. Pieces related to coin production—whether models, galvanos, or engraving references—are collected both for their artistic qualities and for the insight they provide into the minting process.
Condition is as shown in the photographs, with honest surface tone and signs of age appropriate to a working or archival object.
