1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen 1619 front 1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen 1619 back
1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen 1619 photo
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1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen

1619 year
Silver 1.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1619
Value
1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.49 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72393
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Alba Lulia mint.

Interesting fact

The 1 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, featuring Gabriel Bethlen, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a short-lived state that emerged during the Thirty Years' War and was known for its religious tolerance and diverse culture. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 1.49 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at the time. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.