Driehonderdjarige herdenking van de invoering van het Lutheranisme in Brandenburg, ter ere van Joachim II Hector, keurvorst van Brandenburg 1839

This commemorative medal, created by Gottfried Bernhard Loos in 1839, marks the 300th anniversary of the introduction of Lutheranism in Brandenburg. The obverse depicts Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg, in regal attire, holding a scepter and a book, symbolizing his role as both a ruler and a patron of the Reformation. The reverse depicts a scene of religious ceremony, likely a symbolic representation of the adoption of Lutheranism by Brandenburg. This medal is a valuable historical artifact, illustrating the significant role of the Reformation in shaping the history of Brandenburg.