Hamburg Satirical Medal
Loan
Johann Christoph Reteke
(act. 1664–1720)
Date17th century
MediumSilver, struck
Dimensions1 3/4 × 1 9/16 in. (4.39 × 4.02 cm)
Credit LineDr. Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection
Accession numberSCHER.2014.15.803
CommentaryThis medal is a satirical comment on the follies of wealthy dandies and prostitutes.
Source: Scher, Stephen K., et al. The Scher Collection of Commemorative Medals. New York and London, 2019.
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