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1 Thaler - John Philip of Lamberg
1712 year| Silver | - | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | John Philip of Lamberg (1689-1712) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Passau, minted in 1712 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 color. The coin's reverse side features an image of a Moorish servant, which was a rare representation of a person of African descent on European currency at that time. This feature makes the coin not only a valuable collector's item but also a significant piece of cultural and numismatic history.
