½ Thaler - Gábor Báthori
1611 year| Silver | 14.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Báthory (1608-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | ½ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
One-Sided 1/2 thaler - Sibiu mint.Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted in 1611 during the reign of Gábor Báthori, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the issuing authority, the coin bears an image of a turbaned Ottoman Sultan, believed to be a representation of Sultan Ahmed I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire at the time. This unique design element has sparked interest and debate among numismatists and historians, as it may indicate a political or cultural connection between the Principality of Transylvania and the Ottoman Empire during that period.
