1 Garas - Gábor Báthori 1608-1609 front 1 Garas - Gábor Báthori 1608-1609 back
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1 Garas - Gábor Báthori

 
Silver 1.29 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Gabriel Báthory (1608-1613)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1608-1609
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
References
Numista
N#72316
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

R.: 62

Interesting fact

The 1 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted during the reign of Gábor Báthori in 1608-1609, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 1.29 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size. This coin was also part of the standard circulation currency of the Principality of Transylvania, indicating its widespread use and importance in the region's economy.