Altar with a Burning Offering [reverse] 1800

This 1800 bronze medal by Conrad Heinrich Küchler depicts an altar with a burning flame. The inscription "Perspicit et Protegit" (He sees and protects) surrounds the central image, while the text below reads "A sicario servatus Mai.XV. MDCC" (Saved from an assassin May 15th, 1800). This piece likely commemorates a miraculous survival, highlighting themes of divine intervention and protection. The medal's design is typical of commemorative medals of the period, often featuring religious imagery and inscriptions.