| Location | United States (US territories United States) |
| Year | |
| Type | Collection medallions |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 35.72 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: The Genius of Michelangelo - 59 STERLING (C) (FM) (72) (P) |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#GMS-59 |
| Obverse description | Reproduction of Michelangelo`s marble statue `The Deposition`, also known as `The Lamentation over the Dead Christ`. The body of Jesus Christ taken down from the cross is observed by Nicodemus or possibly by Joseph of Arimathea and is flanked by Mary Magdalene on the left and Virgin Mary on the right. Engraver`s name in lower left. |
| Obverse lettering | P. MONASSI |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | Face of Michelangelo at center of star in geometric pattern, surrounded by legend text |
| Reverse lettering | Pieta of Florence - Sorrow for death is transmuted into a divine beatitude - |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003) |
| Mintage | ND - Prooflike - 4 029 ND FM - Proof - 19 412 |
| Catalog ID | 6739675280 |
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