Charging Bull with Cut Horns [reverse] 1567

"Charging Bull with Cut Horns [reverse]" is a gold medal designed by Pier Paolo Galeotti in 1567. It features a stylized bull in profile, its horns clipped off, and a band of lettering on its edge, indicating its origin. The small size of the medal (4.21 cm) suggests it was intended for personal use or as a commemorative item. Galeotti, a prominent Italian medalist, was known for his detailed and expressive designs, as seen in this piece. The medal exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical themes and the use of medals as a form of art and historical documentation.