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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Ducat - Gabriel Bethlen
1628 year| Gold | 2.96 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat - Gabriel Bethlen 1628 coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a semi-independent state that emerged in the 16th century within the Kingdom of Hungary, which was then part of the Habsburg Empire. In 1628, Gabriel Bethlen, a Hungarian nobleman, was elected as the Prince of Transylvania, and he ruled until his death in 1635. During his reign, Bethlen sought to strengthen the Principality's economy and military, and he issued several coins, including the 1 Ducat coin made of gold. Despite the challenges of the time, including conflicts with the Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire, the Principality of Transylvania was able to maintain its independence and cultural identity, and coins like the 1 Ducat - Gabriel Bethlen 1628 serve as a reminder of this rich history.
