1 Denier - II György Rákóczi 1653 front 1 Denier - II György Rákóczi 1653 back
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1 Denier - II György Rákóczi

1653 year
Gold 0.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi II (1648-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1653
Value
1 Denier (Denár) (1⁄252)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.89 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#176676
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Denár made from gold.
Last known sales price: EUR 8,085 (2019)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Denier - II György Rákóczi 1653 coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Principality, and it highlights the importance of this coin as a representation of the state's economic and political status.