Invoering van de Gregoriaanse tijdrekening door de protestantse, Duitse vorsten 1700

"Invoering van de Gregoriaanse tijdrekening door de protestantse, Duitse vorsten" (Introduction of the Gregorian calendar by the Protestant German princes) is a silver medal created by Georg Friedrich Nuernberger in 1700. The medal depicts a symbolic scene of the introduction of the Gregorian calendar, celebrating its adoption by the German Protestant princes. The front side shows an altar with three figures, representing the divine will and light of the new calendar system. The back side features an inscription with the date 1700 and the name of the artist, highlighting its historical significance. The medal serves as a testament to the cultural shift and advancements in the era, reflecting the adoption of a new system of time-keeping. This silver medal is a valuable artifact showcasing the historical moment of transitioning to the Gregorian calendar in 18th-century Europe.