Elisabeth Christina echtgenote van Karel VI, Duits keizer 1723

This silver medal, created in 1723 by Bengt Richter, depicts Elisabeth Christina, the wife of Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor. The obverse shows a bust portrait of Elisabeth Christina in profile, while the reverse features a horse rearing up, a symbolic image of power and strength. This small, intricately detailed medal exemplifies the artistry of medal-making in the early 18th century. The inscription on the obverse reads "ELISABETHA CHRISTINA AUG CAROLI VI IMP" and the reverse "AD NUTUM DEI," translating to "At the command of God," highlighting the divine right of the rulers.