Karel V, Duits keizer 1537

This 1537 silver medal by Wolf Milicz features a portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, on the obverse and his coat of arms on the reverse. The piece is an example of Renaissance medal making, a popular art form during this period. The highly detailed relief work and inscription on the medal is indicative of the skilled craftsmanship typical of the era. These medals were highly sought after and served as a form of commemorative art.