© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Dinar - Mircea cel Bătrân ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) |
|---|---|
| Voivode | Mircea I the Elder (1386-1418) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1384-1418 |
| Value | 1 Dinar (⅔) |
| Currency | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#174349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat-of-arms surmounted by helm and bird
Script: Cyrillic
Interesting fact
The 1 Dinar coin featuring Mircea cel Bătrân (Mircea the Elder) was minted during his reign as the Prince of Wallachia, which lasted from 1384 to 1418. What's interesting is that Mircea cel Bătrân was known for his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, which had been expanding its territories in the region. Despite facing significant challenges, Mircea cel Bătrân managed to maintain Wallachia's independence and even scored some victories against the Ottomans. This coin serves as a reminder of his leadership and the rich history of Wallachia during that time.
