Germany Weimar Albrecht Durer 400th Anniversary Art History silver medal 1928

Germany Weimar Republic 1928 Albrecht Dürer silver medal commemorates the 400th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest masters of the Northern Renaissance. Albrecht Dürer, renowned for his engravings, paintings, woodcuts, and revolutionary artistic techniques, became one of the most influential figures in German and European art history. The obverse features a striking frontal portrait of Dürer with long flowing curly hair, beard, and fur-trimmed clothing inspired by his famous self-portraits. Around the rim appears the inscription “ALBRECHT DÜRER MDXXVIII–MCMXXVIII,” connecting the year of his death in 1528 with the commemorative year 1928. The reverse depicts a standing robed figure holding a book and staff or sword-like object, executed in a stylized medieval-inspired manner. Encircling the design is the inscription “VIERHUNDERT JAHR FEIER,” referring to the 400-year anniversary celebration. Fine dotted borders and bold lettering enhance the elegant medallic composition.

Issued during the Weimar era, this silver medal reflects Germany’s admiration for Renaissance culture, fine arts, and historical heritage. The expressive sculptural relief and artistic symbolism make the piece especially desirable for collectors of art history, German medals, Renaissance themes, and cultural commemoratives.

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