Germany, Saxony, Johann Friedrich I, the Magnanimous (1532-54), silver-gilt medal by Hans Reinhart the Elder (c. 1510-81), 1535, bust facing threequarters right holding broad sword and electoral cap (after Lucas Cranach the Elder), signed with incuse monogram HR below his right hand, rev., three crested helmets over his coat of arms; dated MDXXXV, 65.8mm, total weight 66g (Habich 1935; Kress 605; Scher, Currency of Fame, 126; Scher coll. 306), with contemporary loop for suspension, contemporary cast, about extremely fine Ex Alain Edrei (1931-2021) collection, Paris.
Estimate: 2000 - 2500 GBP