Munt van kwart rijksdaalder van eerste eeuwfeest op het overleveren van de Augsburger geloofsbelijdenis op de Rijksdag 1630

This is a silver coin created in 1630 by Hans Jakob, commemorating the centennial of the Augsburg Confession. This confession was a pivotal document in the Lutheran Reformation, initially presented at the Imperial Diet of Augsburg in 1530. The coin gives us insight into the religious and political tensions of 17th-century Europe. On one side, it depicts John the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony, who was a key figure in supporting the early Reformation. On the other, we see his son, John George I. Both figures symbolize the hereditary power that was intertwined with religious identity. The act of creating this coin is itself a statement. It wasn’t just about remembering history, but about reaffirming a commitment to Lutheranism amidst ongoing religious conflicts. The weight and feel of the silver in one’s hand would have been a tangible connection to faith, legacy, and political allegiance.