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1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen
1625 year| Silver | 1.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N-B
1625
GROSSVS.RE
GNI.TRAN
SYL
Translation: Groschen - Kingdom of Transylvania
Interesting fact
The 1 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted in 1625 during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The coin's weight of 1.20 grams also speaks to the precision and attention to detail that was put into its production. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used and played an important role in the economy of the Principality of Transylvania during that time.
