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GERMANY, Sachsen-Ernestinische Linie (Kurfürstentum und Herzogtum). Johann Friedrich I der Großmütige (the Magnanimous). 1532-1547. Cast AR Medal (46mm, 24.97 g, 2h). Celebrating his 34th Birthday. After Hans Reinach. Dated 1535 (in Roman numerals, though a later cast). IOANNS FRIDERICVS ELECTOR DVX SAXONIE FIERI FECIT ETATIS SVÆ 32, mantled bust facing slightly right, holding shield and sword over shoulder; 34 in right field / SPES MEA IN DEO EST ANNO NOSTRI SALVATORIS M D X X X V, coat-of-arms surmounted by three elaborately plumed helmets. Cf. Kress 605 (for original). VF, some roughness. With attached contemporary loupe.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection, purchased from World Art Medals.Apparently a later copy of the 1535 medal, issued to celebrate the elector's 32nd birthday, with the number 34 added, for his birthday celebration two years later.
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