Coat of Arms [reverse]

1568

German 16th Century

Associated Names
German 16th Century

Medalist

This is a close-up photograph of a golden coin with intricate engraving details. The coin features a central figure, possibly an emblem or coat of arms, surrounded by engraved writing along the circular border. The coin also has a detailed edge pattern, and its warm golden hues stand out against a dark background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.11 cm (1 1/4 in.)
    gross weight: 12.8 gr (0.028 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2002.146.8.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a profile bust of a man with curly hair and a full beard, dressed in armor, etched onto a round coin or medallion. It appears to be made of a gold-colored metal, with a shiny, reflective surface. The image is in profile from the shoulders up, focusing on the subject's facial features, hair, beard, and armor details. The perimeter of the coin is engraved with text, some parts of which are obscured or worn.

Wilhelm V, 1548-1626, Duke of Bavaria [obverse]

German 16th Century

1568

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2002 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1932

  • Habich, Georg. Die Deutschen Schaumünzen des XVI. Jahrhunderts. 4 vols. Munich, 1932: 4(2, pt. 2):466, no. 3207a.

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 911, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .VINCIT.VIM.VIRTVS.1.5.6.8

Wikidata ID

Q63861607

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