1 Denier - Gabriel Bethlen 1623 front 1 Denier - Gabriel Bethlen 1623 back
1 Denier - Gabriel Bethlen 1623 photo
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1 Denier - Gabriel Bethlen

1623 year
Silver 0.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Oppeln-Ratibor (Silesia)
Duke
Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1622-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
1 Denier (1⁄144)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#79166
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Madonna and child.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PTRONE UNG

Translation: Patron of Hungary

Comment

The KM reference is found under GERMAN STATES > OPPELN AND RATIBOR

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Denier coin from the Duchy of Oppeln-Ratibor (Silesia) is that it features an image of Gabriel Bethlen, a prominent Hungarian noble who played a significant role in the political and military history of the region during the early 17th century.