Silver Medal of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, Germany, 1601–1675. 1955.103.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1955.103.1

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 71

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1601 - 1675
  • Material: Silver
  • Symbol: CHRISTIAN WERMUTH

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ERNESTIDVCISSTEMMA/ D.GERNESTVS DVX SAX.I.C.ET/ ELISABET.SOPHIA DVC SAX.I.C.&M
    • Type: busts of Ernest and Elisabet under crown surrounded by busts of family members
    • Portrait: Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha

  • Reverse

    • Legend: DVCIS SAXO GOTHA NI FAMI LIA FRIDE RICI
    • Type: bust of Friederich surrounded by busts of family members

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1955.103.1
  • Lot: 1955.103
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Seaby

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States