Medal - The Genius of Michelangelo The Kneeling Angel

Location United States (US territories United States)
Year
Type Collection medallion
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 38.3 g
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#GMS-39
Obverse description Reproduction of Michelangelo`s earliest statue `Kneeling Angel`. The angel kneeled on left foot holds candelstick in its right hand with left hand supporting it at the bottom. The engraver`s name in lower right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering P. MONASSI
Reverse description Face of Michelangelo at center of star in geometric pattern, surrounded by legend text
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Kneeling Angel - World`s most precious candlestick is this exquisitely carved small figure -
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1251293220
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