Germany Augsburg Confession Melanchton Luther Matte SP63 PCGS silver medal 1930

The 1930 German silver medal commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession, one of the most important milestones of the Protestant Reformation. Issued during the Weimar Republic and struck in matte silver, this piece is certified SP63 by PCGS, highlighting its superior preservation and sharp detail.

The obverse features two prominent reformers in finely engraved profiles: Philip Melanchthon and Martin Luther. Their names, “PHIL MELANCHTHON” and “MARTIN LUTHER,” are inscribed along the upper rim, emphasizing their central role in shaping Lutheran theology. The portraits are rendered with expressive facial features, period clothing, and carefully detailed hair and textures. The reverse depicts a historical scene of the Augsburg Confession presentation: a seated ruler on an ornate throne beneath decorative drapery, receiving a document from standing delegates dressed in richly detailed garments and cloaks. Surrounding figures, architectural elements, and interior details such as columns and furnishings create a vivid narrative composition. The inscription “CONFESSIO AUGUSTANA 1530” encircles the scene, with the date “1930” below, accompanied by small heraldic shields.

This medal honors the formal presentation of Lutheran beliefs in 1530, a defining event that shaped European religious history.

A visually impressive and historically rich medal, it is an exceptional addition for collectors of Reformation themes and classic German numismatics.

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