Vrijlating van Johan Frederik de Grootmoedige, voormalig keurvorst van Saksen door Karel V 1552

This is a silver coin, or taler, minted in 1552 commemorating the release of Johan Frederik the Magnanimous, former Elector of Saxony, by Charles V. The obverse features a bust of Johan Frederik facing left, while the reverse depicts the imperial eagle, a symbol of the Holy Roman Empire. This small yet significant piece of numismatic art provides a glimpse into the historical context of the time and serves as a testament to the power of numismatics in preserving historical events and figures.