1 Ducat - II György Rákóczi 1657 front 1 Ducat - II György Rákóczi 1657 back
1 Ducat - II György Rákóczi 1657 photo
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1 Ducat - II György Rákóczi

1657 year
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi II (1648-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1657
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168122
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - II György Rákóczi 1657 coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it features an image of György Rákóczi II, who was a prominent Hungarian nobleman and military leader, on its obverse side. Rákóczi II played a significant role in the history of Transylvania and was known for his efforts to defend the principality against the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design was created by the Hungarian engraver, János Pásztor, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.