Cristoforo Moro, 1462-1471, Doge of Venice [obverse] c. 1462s

This bronze medal, created by Antonello della Moneta in the 1460s, portrays Cristoforo Moro, Doge of Venice from 1462 to 1471. The medal depicts Moro in profile, wearing a ducal cap and ornate robes. The inscription around the edge identifies him as Doge and includes his name, "CRISTOFORUS MORO," as well as the title "DVX." This work exemplifies the Renaissance interest in portraiture and the use of medallic art to commemorate important figures. It is a small-scale, but finely crafted piece, demonstrating the skill of Antonello della Moneta, a notable medalist of the era.