Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

100th Anniversary of the Naumburg Convention

Engraver:
?
Year:
1661
Country:
Germany
Diameter:
45 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Martin Luther 3/4 facing right.
Mart:Luther·der·h:Schrifft D:Wesland Pred:u:Prof:d:Wittenb:☘
Reverse:
City view of Eisleben, crowned shield below.
Gottes wort·u:Luthers Lehr Vergeht nun:u·nimmermehr·Islebie☘
References:
Tornau 1472-1
Whiting 137
Brozatus 827
Merseburger 4538

Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eislaben, Germany. This medal commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Naumburg Convention