Silver Medal of Luther, Martin, Germany, 1483–1546. 0000.999.18094

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.18094

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 18.77
    • Diameter (in mm): 40

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1483 - 1546

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1817
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver
  • Symbol: LESSER

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: D.MARTIN LUTHER GEB.D.10 NOVBR.1483 GEST.D.18T.FEBRUAR.1546
    • Type: bust, r.

    • Persname

    • Reverse

      • Legend: IEDIE WAHRHEIT WIRD EUCH FREI MACHEN/ JOH.8 V.32/ ZUR IUBELFEIER DES III.REFORMAT.FEST.D.31T.OCTOB.1817
      • Type: open book marked BIBLIA on altar inscribed D.31T.OCTOBER 1517, also cross and chalice

    References

    Administrative History

    • Identifier: 0000.999.18094
    • Lot: 0000.999
    • Department: Medals and Decorations
    • Collection: American Numismatic Society

    Rights

    • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
    • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
    • Rights: No Copyright - United States