Bust front, head slightly left.

Martin Luther (1483-1546), 400th Anniversary of his Birth

Germany , foundry unknown

1883

  • Titles Martin Luther (1483-1546), 400th Anniversary of his Birth (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 2 1/2 in. Diam., 106.4g (6.4 cm, 0.1 kg)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.450.2
  • Work Type medal
  • Classification Medals

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