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1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen
| Silver | 1.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1625 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Madonna and child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PA R HV D SI C OP RA DV 1624
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
Another variant 1624 CM, diffrent reverse.Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.
Interesting fact
The 1 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, issued during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen in 1624-1625, features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a star on the obverse side, which symbolizes the Islamic influence in the region during that time.
