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¼ Thaler - II György Rákóczi
1656 year| Silver | 8.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | George Rákóczi II (1648-1660) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR REG HVN DOM ET SIC COMES 1656
Translation:
Partium regni Hungariae dominus et Siculorum comes
(Lord of some parts of Hungary and Count of the Székelys)
Comment
R.: 111 H.: 572 ÉHIII: 358Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features an image of II György Rákóczi, a prominent Hungarian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the country's history during the 17th century.
