Derde eeuwfeest van de Reformatie 1817

"Derde eeuwfeest van de Reformatie" is a commemorative medal designed by Gottfried Bernhard Loos in 1817 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Reformation. The obverse of the medal depicts Martin Luther holding a book, while the reverse shows a cityscape, likely the Wartburg, where Luther translated the New Testament into German. The medal's small size (3 cm diameter) suggests it was intended as a personal memento or collector's item, commemorating a significant historical event in German history. This piece is a fine example of commemorative art, combining portraiture and symbolism to convey a specific message.