Issue minted in 1881 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Edict of Tolerance, issued on October 13, 1781. Issued by Joseph II, the edict granted Protestants and Orthodox Christians freedom of religion and civil liberties. Members of religions other than Catholicism were permitted to erect religious buildings. However, under the terms of the document, Catholicism continued to enjoy a privileged position.
Medal from the unique “Collection of Lviv and Galician Medals” of Lech Kokociński, Honorary President of the Polish Numismatic Society.
Obverse: bust of Emperor Joseph II, right, with a plant branch below
KAISER JOSEPH II
Reverse: in the field, an inscription in nine lines
ZUR / ERINNERUNG / AN DIE / 100 JÄHRIGE FEIER / DER ERTHEILUNG / DES / TORERANZ EDICTES / AM 13. OKTOBER / 1781
Brass, diameter 30 mm, weight 10.54 g
