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1 Garas - Gabriel Bethlen
| Silver | 2.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1627 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#85103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Madonna with child surrounded by rays, in a circle. Legend around (starts 12h).
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR R HVNG DNS SI C OP RAT DVX date
Comment
In Resch #418 who mentions coins with a dot or a + above the Madonna's head, this one has a star.
Hess#810
Interesting fact
The 1 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, issued during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen in 1626-1627, features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a star on the obverse side, which represents the Islamic influence in the region during that time.
