Germany, Religious Satirical AR Medal. Circa 1790-1820. By Daniel Friedrich Loos. GESUNDHEIT VERLÆNGRE DEIN LEBEN, woman seated to left, feeding serpent on laurel tree; LOOS in exergue / UND FREUDE VERKÜRZE DIE ZEIT, winged angel standing facing holding fruits next to depleted tree. Sommer B48/2. 13.85g, 36mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Plugged at 12 o'clock. Rare.
From the collection of the late Eduard Winkler.
The satirical message on the coin translates to health extends life and joy shortens it.