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1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen
1627 year| Silver | - | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#178772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted in 1627 during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen, is interesting because it was used as a means of promoting the Protestant religion. The coin features an image of Bethlen on one side and the Luther Rose on the other, which symbolizes the five solas of the Protestant Reformation. This coin was circulated during a time when the Principality of Transylvania was a safe haven for Protestants fleeing persecution in other parts of Europe, and it served as a tangible reminder of the region's commitment to religious freedom.
