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1 Poltura - I József
| Silver | 1.11 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Joseph I (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1708 |
| Value | 1 Poltura (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#69107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned Transylvanian coat of arms divides date. It includes to the right, the Hungarian eagle, a sun and a moon at the top are the symbols of the Székely people (a Hungarian people), and the 7 towers for the fortified cities of Transylvanian Saxons ("Siebenbürger Sachsen"). Below the word Poltura and a small crowned shield that divides the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1707
POLTVRA
F T
Interesting fact
The 1 Poltura coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) was minted during the reign of Joseph I (1705-1708) and features an image of the monarch on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a semi-independent state within the Hungarian Kingdom, and the coinage of this period reflects the complex political and economic dynamics of the time. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the region's rich mineral resources and the importance of trade and commerce in the area.
