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1 Thaler - Leopold Ernest Joseph of Firmian
1779 year| Silver | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Passau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Leopold Ernest of Firmian (1763-1783) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Draped and crowned coat of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EXEMTAE ECCLE PASSAV EPISC ET S R I PRINC 1779
Translation: Exemtae Ecclesiae Passaviensis Episcopus Et Sacri Romani Imperii Princeps
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Passau, featuring Leopold Ernest Joseph of Firmian, was minted in 1779 and made of silver. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. On one side, the coin bears the image of the bishop's mitre and crozier, symbolizing the religious authority of the Bishopric of Passau. On the other side, the coin features the portrait of Leopold Ernest Joseph of Firmian, who was the Prince-Bishop of Passau at the time. This blending of religious and political symbols highlights the complex relationship between the church and state in the German States during the 18th century.
