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1 Ducat - Gábor Báthori
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Báthory (1608-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1613 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with Bathori arms on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR • REG • HVN • DO • ET • SI • CO • 1613 :
Comment
Gabriel Bathori was born on August 15, 1589 in the Kingdom of Hungary. As a young man, Bathori sided with military commander Stephen Bosckai in a rebellion against Habsburg rule. In 1605, attempts were successful and Bosckai was elected Prince of Transylvania. Upon Bosckai's succession, Bathori was overlooked in favor of Sigismund Rakoczi, who was eventually elected by the Estates in 1607 against the will of both the Habsburgs and Ottomans. During this time of unrest, Bathori negotiated his way into the favor of the Hajduks (mercenary soldiers), and forced Rakocsi's resignation. In 1608, Bathori became Prince of Transylvania. Later, fearing rebellion by the Hajduks, Bathori reached an agreement with Archduke Matthias, relieving military pressure and ultimately gaining Hapsburg acceptance. Concurrently, he was able to gain Ottoman recognition. In 1613, after numerous failed military skirmishes and the alienation of all his allies, the Estates elected pro-Turkish leader and military commander Gabriel Bethlen as Prince. Shortly thereafter, he was assassinated by two Hajduks.Slight different variant of 1613 NB. Differences on obverse, eg. hair, shifted lettering against bust.
Photos of AUREA Numismatika.
Another variant of 1613, lettering on obverse is little bit shifted against bust.
Photos of Heritage World Coin Auctions.
Variant 1612(z), different lettering on obverse and reverse.
Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Variant 1610.
Photos of Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Gábor Báthori 1610-1613 coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "báthori" on its reverse side. The báthori is a legendary animal that is said to have been used by the Bathory family, who ruled Transylvania during the 16th and 17th centuries, as their coat of arms. The image of the báthori on the coin is a representation of the family's symbol and is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
