GOETZ: K-191 Martin Luther

cacheman · November 13, 2004 5:30AM

K-191 400 YEARS REFORMATION OF MARTIN LUTHER (Martin Luther – Reformations – jubiläum), 1917, Cast AE, 85mm, Incuse edge-punch, Choice UNC.

Commemorative with Martin Luther, ¾ right, on obverse. Reverse inscription “A strong fortress is our God. 1517-1917.” With widow and soldier at crucifix-fountain.

Askari · November 13, 2004 7:57AM

A popular one, but not all that easy to find in that size.

I've always liked it for the most unusual reverse.

Aethelred · November 13, 2004 6:22PM

That is a compelling bust of Luther and an interesting reverse.

rhound1977 · November 13, 2004 10:24PM

<< <i>That is a compelling bust of Luther and an interesting reverse. >>

Not into medals much, but a very nice one......

1jester · November 14, 2004 5:03AM

Nice allegorical references. People (a soldier is a good choice) drinking from the fountain (Jesus as the water of life) and praying (faith in God). Even the stand of the fountain looks like a tree (roots at the bottom) which could suggest the tree of life.

Nice medal.

Steve27 · November 14, 2004 6:41AM

Nice obverse, but I find the reverse to be disturbing.

Aethelred · November 14, 2004 7:09AM

<< <i>....but I find the reverse to be disturbing. >>

I agree, the first thing I thought of was the last Exorcist movie!

1jester · November 14, 2004 7:44AM

Dead Bag-o-Bones, how dare you disagree with me!!!!!!

GOETZ: K-191 Martin Luther

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