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Pillar of the Community
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Here's a 1921 dated 50 pfennig note that commemorates the 400th anniversary of an important event in Martin Luther's life. Already excommunicated by Pope Leo X, the secular authority of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, was then brought to bear in proscribing Luther in terms that made his life essentially forfeit. The scene of the back of the note is captioned "Luther's Capture" which was in fact a sham abduction staged at the direction of Prince Frederick III. Luther was then spirited away to the safety of Wartburg Castle at Eisenach, where, while carrying on his philosophical and doctrinal war with the Church, he also translated the New Testament into German.   Colligo ergo sum
Edited by Lucky Cuss
02/02/2019 10:02 am
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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That is a great-looking note, Lucky Cuss, and the history behind it is very interesting. Plus, it makes me giggle to say "fünfzig."  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Great looking example Lucky  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I was looking through the Notgeld lot that I picked up a little while back. Knew I'd seen the 'Martin Luther' note posted by Lucky Cuss, I have 2 of the 50 pfennig in the set. Hope it's ok to add these pics to the thread. I've only posted the reverse side of my notes.   |
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Of course you can post them. Nice examples! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Although Notgeld really isn't my thing (got to draw the line somewhere in terms of what to collect) I must admit the examples posted are very impressive for their detailed designs & historical significance.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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There are 2 basic sets of 6 pieces. One set has no lettering and the other does, as below: L U T H E R  If you are lucky, you can also stumble upon specimen or 'musterscheine' pieces, as below:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Great info regarding the series with letters spelling out Luther @notgeldman.
Thanks
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Very nice! |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Here is the presentation envelope for the set of 6.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
983 Posts |
They even call it 'Luthergeld' - Luther money.
The 6 x 50pf pieces would be worth 3m, but here it states, 'price with envelope is 3m & 20pf'!
The issuers of such pieces knew that they would not be handed in or redeemed! Today, there are still several notgeld presentation sets to be had by collectors.......fairly easy to locate and for relatively small prices.
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Here is the presentation envelope for the set of 6. Makes for a complete package! |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Here is a lovely set of 8, again issued in Eisenach. The purple coloured note features Martin Luther:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Eisenach was/is proud to be associated with Luther, obviously. At age 15, Luther is known to have been at Eisenach - I have written about him relating to a set from Wittenberg in my book 'German Gems - The encyclopedia of German notgeld'..
The Lutherhaus in Eisenach is one of the oldest surviving half-timbered houses in Thuringia. Tradition holds that Martin Luther lived there with the Cotta family during his schooldays from 1498 to 1501.
(just found that last bit out from the internet!)
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Nice set! |
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