Maximiliaan, aartshertog van Oostenrijk gekroond tot Rooms koning 1486 - 1506

This silver medal, created by an anonymous artist between 1486 and 1506, is a rare example of Renaissance portraiture. It depicts Maximilian I, Archduke of Austria, crowned as King of the Romans. The medal features detailed engravings of Maximilian, wearing a crown and holding a scepter and an orb. The inscription on the medal identifies the subject as "Maximiliaan, aartshertog van Oostenrijk gekroond tot Rooms koning", which translates to "Maximilian, Archduke of Austria, crowned as King of the Romans". It is a fascinating glimpse into the artistry and iconography of the late 15th century and offers insight into the political and social landscape of the period.