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GERMANY. Wittenburg. 400th Anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses Gold Cliche Medal, 1983. ANACS MS-69.
Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 12.09 gms. This gold medal was issued to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his 95 theses upon the church door in Wittenberg. This event may or may not have occurred. In any case, Frederick the Wise was the great protector of Luther, and this medal or cliche celebrates that fact. Reputedly, only three of these medals were produced.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 12.09 gms. This gold medal was issued to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his 95 theses upon the church door in Wittenberg. This event may or may not have occurred. In any case, Frederick the Wise was the great protector of Luther, and this medal or cliche celebrates that fact. Reputedly, only three of these medals were produced.
Estimate: $600 - $800