Magdeburg

Commemorative thaler. 1622

Magdeburg

Silver. Weight 29.88 grammes, diameter 49 mm

The Hermitage Museum

Struck in memory of various privileges granted to the town during the reign of Emperor Otton I (936-973).

Obverse: Emperor Otton and Empress Edith seated on their thrones. Reverse: A general view of Magdeburg, situated on the Elbe. Above the picture is the town arms