Germany Weimar Albrecht Durer Mende-138 Erlanger-955 MS62 PCGS silver medal 1928

This 1928 German silver medal commemorates the 400th anniversary of the death of Albrecht Dürer, one of the most influential artists of the Northern Renaissance. Cataloged as Mende-138 / Erlanger-955 and certified MS62 by PCGS, this historical medal combines exceptional artistic craftsmanship with deep cultural significance, honoring the legacy of a master whose works shaped European art for centuries.

The obverse presents an impressive left-facing portrait of Albrecht Dürer with detailed flowing hair, beard, richly textured clothing, decorative fastening, and bold surrounding inscriptions. The sculptural portrait emphasizes the artist’s recognizable appearance and Renaissance character. The reverse displays a powerful heraldic composition with a large shield containing an engraved inscription and dates 1528–1928, positioned beneath an eagle with outstretched wings. Additional shields appear on both sides, including the famous intertwined AD monogram associated with Dürer, while commemorative inscriptions run around the border creating a balanced and symbolic design.

Albrecht Dürer transformed Renaissance art through painting, engraving, printmaking, and scientific studies of proportion and perspective, becoming one of Germany’s most celebrated cultural figures. Struck in silver and preserved in PCGS MS62 condition, this medal represents an exceptional opportunity for collectors of art history, Renaissance themes, and German numismatics.

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