Fall and crucifixion, medal struck by order of Johan Frederik the Generous, Elector of Saxony, Silver medal. Front: Adam and Eve standing on either side of tree of Knowledge, a serpent writhes around the stem, Adam holds an apple in his hand and Eve reaches for an apple hanging on a tree, all kinds of animals around them, left: creation of Eve above coat of arms, right expulsion from paradise above coat of arms, on either side of tree: inscription. Reverse: crucified Christ in the middle of two other crucifixes, at the foot of the cross a group of people, including Mary, man on horseback and soldier holding lance up to Christ, left: Jerusalem church, between three crucified: inscription., Johan Frederik the Great (Elector of Saxony), Hans Reinhart (der Ältere), Leipzig, 1536 - 1607, silver (metal), gilding (material), gilding, d 5.6 cm × w 39.90 gr
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