© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Thaler - John Philip of Lamberg
1703 year| Silver | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | John Philip of Lamberg (1689-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1703 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#239958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cardinal's hat and head above arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D • G • EP • PATAV • - S • R • I • PRINCEPS •
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Passau, minted in 1703 during the reign of John Philip of Lamberg, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a person of African descent. The coin's reverse side shows a portrait of a Moorish man, dressed in exotic clothing and holding a spear, symbolizing the bishopric's connection to the Holy Roman Empire and its global reach. This representation of a person of color on a coin was rare for that time period and adds significant historical and cultural value to the coin.
