© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
⅛ Thaler - Leopold Ernest Joseph of Firmian Gold pattern strike
1764 year| Gold (.986) |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Leopold Ernest of Firmian (1763-1783) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#240512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabesque above 8-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEOPOLD ERNEST D:G:EXEMPTAE ECCL.PATAUIENSIS EPPO:&S.R.I.PPI.EXCOMIT.& DNIS. DE FIRMIAN HOMAG.PRAEST:PATAUII 18 JUNII
1764
Comment
Struck roughly in the weight of 1-1/2 DukatInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ⅛ Thaler - Leopold Ernest Joseph of Firmian (Gold pattern strike) 1764 from Bishopric of Passau (German States) made of Gold (.986) is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Passau on one side and an image of Leopold Ernest Joseph of Firmian on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the fact that it was only produced in small quantities as a pattern strike.
