Here we have a medal in what appears to be some type of "gold" finish struck for the Bicentenary of the Naumburg Convention. We do not believe it is solid gold, just a gold looking finish. It's a stunning medal, rare and vintage.
Overall in very good / excellent condition, especially considering its over 290 years old!
Year: 1730 Size: Approximately 21mm (3/4 inch in diameter) Obverse Description: Conjoined busts of Martin Luther and Philipp Malanchthon right. Obverse Legend: D. MARTIN . LVTHER . PHILIPP . MELANCHTHON Translation: (Dr Martin Luther and Phillip Malanchthon) Reverse Description: The ark of the covenant with two angels fanning a pillar of fire so that it shines brighter amongst the clouds of smoke. Reverse Legend: FOLGT DIESEM LICHT SO IRRT IHR NICHT
Reverse Translation: (Follow this light so that you are not hurt.) Reverse Exergue: A C ZWEI GED 1730 Exergue Translation: (Ausburg Confession Memory Second Adversary 1730) or (second anniversary of the surrender of the Augsburg Confession) |