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1 Florin - Gabriel Bethlen
| Gold | 3.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1627 |
| Value | 1 Forint |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PA R HV DO SI CO OP RA DVX date
N - B
Translation:
Partium Regni Hungariae Dominus, Siculorum Comes, ac Oppuliae, Ratiboriaeque Dux
(Lord of some parts of Hungary, Count of the Székelys and Duke of Opole and Racibórz)
Comment
R.: 381 H.: 338a ÉHIII: 218Variant 1626, dot between numbers 16.26.
Photos of H.D. Rauch.
Variant 1624.
Photos of Auktionen Frühwald.
Interesting fact
The 1 Florin coin from the Principality of Transylvania, featuring Gabriel Bethlen, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great cultural and political significance in the region. The coin was minted during Bethlen's rule, which saw a flourishing of the arts and sciences, as well as a period of relative religious tolerance. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 3.16g make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
