Georg Vitill, born 1491, of Augsburg 1527

This 1527 silver medal, created by Friedrich Hagenauer, portrays Georg Vitill, a prominent citizen of Augsburg. The medal, measuring just 5.82 centimeters in diameter, showcases Vitill in a profile portrait, wearing a distinctive hat. Inscriptions surrounding the portrait provide biographical details, including his birth year (1491) and the year the medal was created (1527). This small but detailed piece offers a glimpse into the life of a significant individual during the Renaissance period.