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1 Ducat - Michael I Apafi
1662 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Triune arms in cartouche in inner circle, date in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: D • ET • SI • CO . 1662 • PAR • REG • HVN
Comment
Although Michael Apafi was a rather prolific producer of coins, many of his issues are very rare, such as this elusive two-year typeInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Michael I Apafi 1662 coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Principality of Transylvania. The coin was minted in 1662, just a year after the Principality had been invaded by the Ottoman Empire, and it was used as a means of raising funds for the defense of the region. Despite the challenges faced by the Principality at the time, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.986) and weighs 3.5 grams, indicating the value placed on it by the people who used it.
