It is the work of a well-known medalist, Jan Buchheim, active in Silesia in the 17th century (1623-1683).
He lived permanently in Breslau and, as Adam Wiącek describes his work, was a free artist. He worked for the royal courts, the Silesian Piasts and the Wroclaw City Council. He made stamps of medals of Polish kings, including the one for the nuptials of Michal Korybut Wisniowiecki. In addition to works for heads of state, he also prepared commemorative medals for wealthy burghers - wedding medals, religious medals and awards. And one such medal is the present piece.
It is a striking medal weighing 4 ducats.
It is one of a group of medals with the ORA ET LABORA(Pray and Work) motif. Among others, Jan Höhn, who was one of the inspirations for Buchheim's work, had his medal of this type.
On the reverse is a basket full of fruit lifted by the divine hand, surrounded by crops and corresponding to the obverse's maxim DEUS ADERIT SINE MORA(God will come without delay).
Attractive art, with retained surface luster. Light chiseling of the background at hand and a trace of the pendant at 12 o'clock, but no signs of wear on the relief.
IB signature has been placed on the spade spoon.
A very rare item.
