Friedrich III the Wise, 1463-1525, Duke and Elector of Saxony 1486 [obverse]

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a man wearing a hat depicted in relief on a coin or medallion. The subject is a bearded individual with a prominent profile, featuring a strong nose and a textured beard. The sculpture is crafted in a metallic material, likely silver or a silver-colored alloy, as indicated by its grayish sheen. The edges of the coin feature engraved text. The sculpture is small and detailed, designed to be viewed up close, similar to examining a coin.