Gemaskerde optocht door de studenten, voorstellende de intocht van Karel V, Duits keizer in Dordrecht, ter ere van de 280e stichtingsdag van de Universiteit van Leiden 1855

This silver medal, created in 1855 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the 280th anniversary of the University of Leiden. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, in a regal pose, symbolizing his role in establishing the university. The inscription around the portrait is in Latin, "Carolus V, Imperator". The reverse side features a circular inscription in Latin, commemorating the event and the institution. The medal's small size and intricate details highlight the craftsmanship of the period.