Pierre Viret, hervormer in Zwitserland en Frankrijk 1725

This silver medal, created in 1725 by Jean Dassier, depicts Pierre Viret, a renowned theologian and pastor. The obverse shows Viret in profile, wearing a cap and a ruff. The reverse features an inscription in Latin detailing Viret's life and career, noting his birth in 1511 and his death in 1571. Dassier's meticulous work in creating this commemorative medal serves as a testament to the influence of Viret on Swiss and French religious thought in the 16th century.