Duitse avondmaalspenning 1750 - 1850

This silver medal, created by Loos between 1750 and 1850, measures 3.6 cm in diameter. The medal is a "Duitse avondmaalspenning," which translates to "German Communion Penny" and is a type of commemorative medal. The obverse depicts three figures in a landscape setting with the inscription "kleiner lohn" (smaller reward). The reverse of the medal features two figures in a landscape setting with the inscription "grosser lohn" (greater reward). The medal's small size and detailed imagery, including the inscription, likely served as a reminder of the importance of faith and the reward for good deeds in the afterlife. This type of medal was common in the 18th and 19th centuries, and often used in religious contexts.