1 Ducat - I György Rákóczi 1639 front 1 Ducat - I György Rákóczi 1639 back
1 Ducat - I György Rákóczi 1639 photo
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1 Ducat - I György Rákóczi

1639 year
Gold 3.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi I (1630-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1639
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.47 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#191624
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Extremely rare!

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin featuring I György Rákóczi 1639 from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The coin was minted in 1639, which was during the height of the Thirty Years' War in Europe, a conflict that had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of the continent. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of György Rákóczi, who was a prominent Hungarian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflict. The coin's gold content and detailed design also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.