Wood Medal of Johann Friedrich I, Elector of Saxony, Germany, 1532–1547. 1971.42.128

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1971.42.128

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Obverse: IOHANN FRIDERICVS ELECTOR DVX SAXONIE [erased] - Bust 3/4 r., bearded, wearing fur collar and hlding sword uright over shoulder in r. hand; border impressed by 23 square incuse punches, divided hexagonally.
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Reverse: Saxon arms, with crest of 3 helmets; border impressed by 23 square incuse punches, divided hexagonally.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 11

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 20.01
    • Diameter (in mm): 53

  • Conservation State

    • Description: Splits along graiin lines

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1971.42.128
  • Lot: 1971.42
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Rogasner, Donald Jay

Description

Wooden checker; wood darkened and somewhat shrunken (originally round?)

Rights

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