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Type:

Ultra–photorealistic macro render of an aged silver coin, cinematic studio lighting, realistic metallic textures, vertical or square composition.
🏛️ Subject:
The face of the person from the attached image, appearing in profile view, engraved and embossed into the surface of a weathered silver coin.
(Use the uploaded photo as the absolute and complete 100% facial reference. Do not modify, stylize, or alter any facial features. Keep the face perfectly identical, natural, and realistic as in the reference.)
The engraved portrait should display fine relief depth, authentic metallic detailing, and natural light reflections, as if struck by an actual mint press centuries ago.
⚙️ Material & Surface Details:
The coin is made of aged, weathered silver, showing extensive signs of wear, oxidation, and physical use:

Softly rounded and dented edges from handling.
Multiple fine scratches and random surface scuffs, giving a true sense of age.
Darker tarnish and oxidation in recessed areas and around engravings.
Subtle dirt accumulation and staining in corners and crevices.
Matte, desaturated reflection with only faint highlights on raised portions.
Silver color gradient: oxidized gray to dull silver tones (#A9A9A9 → #E0E0E0), with darker areas of blackish patina (#4C4C4C).
Fine minting lines, engraving imperfections, and small corrosion spots, simulating centuries of exposure and use.
The metal should appear rough and tactile, with visible pitting, micro-abrasions, and a slightly uneven surface typical of aged silver.
✒️ Inscription & Border Design:
Around the circular rim of the coin, engraved in elegant uppercase serif lettering:

→ “Beata Clélia Merloni”
Between and around the text, add engraved stars and small ornamental motifs, forming a continuous decorative ring around the coin’s perimeter.

All engravings should appear aged, slightly faded, and partially tarnished, yet still legible under side light.

Ensure consistent depth, spacing, and curvature for authentic mint alignment.
💡 Lighting Setup (Cinematic Macro Studio):
Key Light: 45° upper-left — cool white tone (4800K), emphasizing the silver’s matte highlights.
Fill Light: 30° right — soft diffused gray light to preserve shadow details.
Rim Light: Subtle low reflection from below to define circular contour and edge oxidation.
Accent Light: Focused narrow beam highlighting the engraved portrait and lettering.
Reflections: Gentle and scattered, showing worn and unpolished silver texture.
Depth of Field: Shallow — sharp focus on portrait and inscription, mild blur toward the coin’s outer edge.
Lighting should convey cold, historical atmosphere, with soft silver reflections and contrasty chiaroscuro shadows.
📷 Camera & Rendering Parameters:
Lens: 85mm macro
Aperture: f/2.8 (shallow cinematic focus)
ISO: 100
Shutter Speed: 1/125
Lighting Model: PBR aged silver material with oxidation and dirt layers
Render Quality: Ultra high (8K recommended)
Environment: Subtle HDRI studio reflections, dark neutral setting
Focus: Precisely on engraved portrait and upper inscription
🪞 Background:
Minimal dark matte backdrop (deep charcoal or cold gray #1A1A1A), with soft vignette and subtle lighting falloff.

No clutter or background distractions — all attention on the coin’s worn silver texture and engraved relief.
🎬 Mood & Style:
Historical, sacred, and noble.
Realistic oxidized silver patina with visible signs of time and history.
Cold, cinematic tones; high contrast between shadows and dull metallic reflections.
Museum-quality realism, tactile detail, poetic and aged aesthetic.
The piece should look authentically ancient, not stylized or modern.
🚫 Negative Prompt:
(no gold, no shiny new surfaces, no fake reflections, no cartoon style, no smooth metal, no clean or polished look, no color tint, no background clutter, no extra text, no symmetrical distortion, no melted edges, no face alteration, no HDR glow, no oversaturation, no plastic texture, no blurry engraving, no unrealistic cleanliness)
⚙️ Optional Metadata (for hyperrealism):
Shot on ARRI Alexa 35, ISO 100, 85mm macro lens, f/2.8 aperture, daylight-balanced 4800K lighting, HDRI cold studio reflections, PBR aged silver shader, surface oxidation map enabled, microdust 0.3, film grain 0.25, roughness 0.45, dirt mask intensity 0.2, volumetric vignette lighting.