The Crucifixion [reverse] 1535 - 1574

"The Crucifixion" is a small, round, gold medal made by German Renaissance artist Hans Reinhart the Elder between 1535 and 1574. The medal is highly detailed, and depicts Christ on the cross, with two thieves crucified on either side. The scene is surrounded by a ring of text. In the background, at the bottom of the medal, you can see many figures, including a church, a horse, and a soldier. The medal's small size (6.6 cm in diameter) makes it a highly personal devotional object.