Honderdjarige herdenking van de Augsburger Confessie 1630 1630

This 1630 silver medal, created by Sebastian Dadler to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, is a fine example of Renaissance medallic art. The obverse features a portrait of a prominent figure, likely a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, holding a book, perhaps a copy of the Augsburg Confession itself. The reverse inscription, in German, celebrates the enduring power of the Christian faith. Such commemorative medals were popular during this period as a way to honor important events and figures.