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1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen
1626 year| Silver | 1.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16-26
GROSSVS.RE
GNI.TRAN
SYL
Translation:
Grossus regni Transilvaniae 1626
(Groschen - Kingdom of Transylvania 1626)
Interesting fact
The Gabriel Bethlen 1626 1 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Gabriel Bethlen, the Prince of Transylvania, on one side, and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the standard design used on previous Transylvanian coins, which typically featured the coat of arms of the Principality on both sides. The use of Bethlen's portrait on the coin was a symbol of his power and influence as the Prince of Transylvania, and it marked a shift towards more personalized coinage in the region.
