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1 Ducat - Gabriel Bethlen
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1618 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bethlen arms and date
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET SI : CO : 1614 PAR : RE : HV : DO
Comment
Gabriel Bethlen ruled from 1613 to 1629, during the period of the Thiry Years War.Variant 1615, different lettering on reverse.
Photos of H.D. Rauch.
Variant 1616, missing dot after date.
Photos of H.D. Rauch.
Variant 1618.
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Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen (1613-1618), is interesting because it was used as a means of promoting the Protestant religion. The coin features an image of Bethlen on one side and the Calvinist shield on the other, signifying the importance of the Reformed faith in the region during that time.
