NEWP: Augsburg Confession Medal

Zohar

1830 Augsburg. "Augsburg Confession" Medal by Loos and Pfeuffer, Whiting-659. Beautifully toned, this medal was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession.

BillDugan1959

Very nice medal.

Of course, we are only 19 days from the 500th Anniversary of the traditional date of 31 October 1517 when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses (considered the start of the Protestant Reformation).

worldcoinguy

Spectacular detail. I really like that piece. Similar to the sede vacante theme, one could build an excellent collection based only on coins commemorating the reformation. There are some amazing designs on the commemorative issues.

worldcoinguy

I have admired this design many times on NEN's website. Not mine but posting it in the spirit of the theme.

harasha

The Protestant Reformation indeed is a fascinating topic for medals. The 500th Anniversary prompted me to bid on a few, in a recent auction in Cologne. I did win two; one for me, one as a gift. Once I receive them, I will decide which one I will keep.

JCMhouston

Lovely Z.

BillDugan1959

The second piece reminds me of an old couplet:

'The truth lay hidden in the night;
Luther came and all was light.'

I don't remember where - in Roland Bainton's biography of Luther? Good chance.

RMW

Great pieces!

Iosephus

Nice!

numismagram

Great piece and awesome toning!

pmac

@harasha said:
The Protestant Reformation indeed is a fascinating topic for medals. The 500th Anniversary prompted me to bid on a few, in a recent auction in Cologne. I did win two; one for me, one as a gift. Once I receive them, I will decide which one I will keep.

We're anxiously awaiting to see them.