Ontzet van Wenen, ter ere van Johan Georg III, keurvorst van Saksen 1683

This silver medal, created in 1683 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the relief of Vienna. The obverse features Johan Georg III, Elector of Saxony, in profile. The reverse depicts the figure of Austria Triumphant, an allegorical figure representing the Holy Roman Empire, standing over a defeated enemy. The inscription "Austriae Prima In Hostes Tremulis," meaning "Austria first in the trembling enemy," encapsulates the significance of this event, which marked the end of the Ottoman siege of Vienna and solidified Austria's power in Europe. The medal serves as a historical artifact, offering insights into 17th-century European politics, warfare, and religious tensions.