Description
Commemorative medal for Charles V's fiftieth birthday in gilt silver attributed to Concz Welcz ( †1599, active in Sankt Joachimstal between 1532 and 1551), Bohemia, 1550. Within a twisted border: A/ Emperor Charles V in majesty, seated on his throne, head girded with the imperial crown and wearing the mantle embroidered with the two-headed eagle, holding sword and Orb. Inscription V . G . GNADEN . KAROLVS . DER . V . RO . KAISER . WART . GEBORN . IM - 1500 (Thank God Emperor Charles V was born in 1500). R/ Christ enthroned, clothed in the purple mantle and head girded with the crown of thorns, holding the scepter and cruciferous orb. Inscription. IHESVS . CHRISTVS. AIN . KYNIG . IN . HIMEL . VND . DER . ERDEN . 1550 (Jesus Christ only king in Heaven and on Earth 1550). D. 50.7 mm - Weight : 36.2 g (three mounting holes) Several examples of this medal are known, including one in silver in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. 351-1907) and another in bronze in the Melanchthonhaus in Bretten (Germany).
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Commemorative medal for Charles V's fiftieth birthday in gilt silver attributed to Concz Welcz ( †1599, active in Sankt Joachimstal between 1532 and 1551), Bohemia, 1550. Within a twisted border: A/ Emperor Charles V in majesty, seated on his throne, head girded with the imperial crown and wearing the mantle embroidered with the two-headed eagle, holding sword and Orb. Inscription V . G . GNADEN . KAROLVS . DER . V . RO . KAISER . WART . GEBORN . IM - 1500 (Thank God Emperor Charles V was born in 1500). R/ Christ enthroned, clothed in the purple mantle and head girded with the crown of thorns, holding the scepter and cruciferous orb. Inscription. IHESVS . CHRISTVS. AIN . KYNIG . IN . HIMEL . VND . DER . ERDEN . 1550 (Jesus Christ only king in Heaven and on Earth 1550). D. 50.7 mm - Weight : 36.2 g (three mounting holes) Several examples of this medal are known, including one in silver in the Victoria and Albert Museum (inv. 351-1907) and another in bronze in the Melanchthonhaus in Bretten (Germany).
