Caspar Hedio, 1494-1552, Preacher and Minister 

This circular medal, crafted by the German Renaissance artist Friedrich Hagenauer, depicts Caspar Hedio, a prominent preacher and minister. The medal's inscription in Latin identifies Hedio as "Doctor Minister Evangelii" (Doctor Minister of the Gospel). The relief portrait, sculpted in high detail, shows Hedio in profile, wearing a traditional scholar's cap. The inscription around the rim further identifies Hedio's life dates, 1494-1552, and serves as a reminder of the impact he had on the Protestant Reformation in Germany. Such commemorative medals were prevalent during this period, celebrating individuals who played a pivotal role in social and religious changes.