Reformation in numismatics

Scope and Contents (OCT 2021 #1 M2) This antique bronze (64 mm diameter) piece marks the 500th anniversary of the Diet of Worms (1521). This obverse of this historic medallion shows Dr. Luther wearing his academic Doctor's cap which is borrowed from an etching of Luther's profile rendered by the skilled Lucas Cranach. The outer legend reads: "MARTIN LUTHER'S PUBLIC DEFENSE Before THE IMPERIAL DIET | 1521 + 500TH Anniversary + 2021". The reverse shows an image of Luther presenting his defense to Emperor Charles...

Scope and Contents (JUN 2022 #2 M1) This antique bronze (Verbronze™) piece marks "the 500th anniversary of Dr. Luther's landmark translation and publication of the Greek New Testament into the German vernacular. This 2022 commemorative is a follow up companion piece to the 2021 Luther at the Imperial Diet in Worms, Germany before Emperor Charles V." This coin was designed and produced by Scott Blazek and minted by Osborne Coinage Co. (Cincinnati, Ohio: May 2022). The coin is 63mm diameter. The obverse has an...

Scope and Contents (JUN 2022 #2 M2) This gold-plated piece marks "the 500th anniversary of Dr. Luther's landmark translation and publication of the Greek New Testament into the German vernacular. This 2022 commemorative is a follow up companion piece to the 2021 Luther at the Imperial Diet in Worms, Germany before Emperor Charles V." This coin was designed and produced by Scott Blazek and minted by Osborne Coinage Co. (Cincinnati, Ohio: May 2022). The coin is 63mm diameter. The obverse has an image of an open...