Obverse: Bust front. Reverse: A cross with the Bible, sword, and helmet.

Heinrich Duke of Saxony (1473-1541; ruled from 1539 as Heinrich the Pius); 300 Years of the Reformation in Dresden

Possibly Lauchhammer foundry

1839

  • Titles Heinrich Duke of Saxony (1473-1541; ruled from 1539 as Heinrich the Pius); 300 Years of the Reformation in Dresden (Descriptive)
  • Artist Possibly, Lauchhammer foundry, Germany, est. 1725
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 2 1/8 in. Diam., 55.7g (5.4 cm, 0.1 kg)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.451.2
  • Work Type medal
  • Classification Medals

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