Rare Austro-Hungarian bill of exchange issued in Vienna on 11 June 1858, drawn for the sum of 4000 Gulden (Bank Valuta) to the order of Simon G. Sina, a prominent Greek-Austrian banker. The document is printed on blue paper and includes multiple handwritten endorsements, revenue markings, and a 2 Kreuzer embossed fiscal stamp. Notably signed by Philipp Schey von Koromla—an influential Jewish merchant and philanthropist, who was the first Hungarian Jew elevated to Austrian nobility.
Schey was a major figure in mid-19th-century Viennese commerce and finance, known for his philanthropic works, including funding hospitals and synagogues. In recognition of his contributions, he was ennobled as Edler von Koromla in 1859 and later titled Freiherr (Baron) in 1871. This document predates his ennoblement, offering unique insight into his commercial activities during his rise to prominence.
Accepted by the K.K. Privilegierte Credit-Anstalt für Handel und Gewerbe, this piece holds both historical and numismatic value, bridging the world of 19th-century Central European finance and Jewish heritage.
