1 Ducat - János Kemény 1661 front 1 Ducat - János Kemény 1661 back
1 Ducat - János Kemény 1661 photo
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1 Ducat - János Kemény

1661 year
Gold 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
John Kemény (1661-1662)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1661
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#194937
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Same lettering as in Huszar E catalogue number 613.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat - János Kemény 1661 coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Principality of Transylvania. The country was facing political instability and military threats from neighboring powers, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency to support the economy during this challenging period. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Transylvania.