Johan Frederik de Grootmoedige, keurvorst van Saksen 1537

This silver medal, created in 1537 by an anonymous artist, depicts Johan Frederik de Grootmoedige, Elector of Saxony. The obverse features a bust portrait of the elector, while the reverse showcases a scene of a battle or procession. The medal is a small-scale work of art, measuring 4.9 centimeters in diameter and weighing 28.56 grams. It serves as a historical artifact that commemorates an important figure of the period, illustrating the artistic conventions of portraiture and commemorative medals prevalent in the 16th century.