Opname der Salzburger emigranten in Pruisen 1732

This small, silver medal, created in 1732, depicts the “Opname der Salzburger emigranten in Pruisen,” or the reception of the Salzburg emigrants in Prussia. The medal's obverse features a profile portrait of King Frederick William I of Prussia, while the reverse shows an inscription detailing the event and a decorative wreath. This historical medal commemorates the arrival of Protestant Salzburgers in Prussia. They were forced to leave their home due to religious persecution and found refuge under the reign of Frederick William I. The medal, a small but powerful artifact, serves as a reminder of this significant event in history.