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1819 Switzerland AR Medal

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Medal, 1819, AR, HULDRICUS ZWINGLI, Switzerland, Zurich. NGC MS63PL, Artist: Aberli. This medallic ducat celebrates the 300th anniversary of Zwingli's preaching in Zürich. Size: 36.9mm. Choice, prooflike surfaces. Varieties Exist. Obv. Bust of Zwinglius to Rt. wearing Cap with Peak and Gown. Rev. Inscription 10 lines: "Luce Evangelii III Sacul Pure Conservata Vota Publica Christo De Creta Tig: cal: jan: 1819." Obv. " Magister Huldricus Zwingli". Friedberg 490/KMM2. Commerates 300th year of Zwingli first preaching in Zurich. Historical: Huldrych (or Ulrich/Ulricht[a]) Zwingli[b] (1 January 1484 – 11 October 1531) was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland. Born during a time of emerging Swiss patriotism and increasing criticism of the Swiss mercenary system, he attended the University of Vienna and the University of Basel, a scholarly centre of humanism. He continued his studies while he served as a pastor in Glarus and later in Einsiedeln, where he was influenced by the writings of Erasmus. His refusal to fast and his serving of sausages, along with a sermon that nothing in the Bible required fasting, was considered the start of the Reformation Movement in Switzerland. For Provenance of this piece, see Catalog Sale of Edward W. Holway, Decorah, Iowa, Listed as Lot 21, October, 1875.