1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen 1628 front 1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen 1628 back
1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen 1628 photo
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1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen

1628 year
Silver 28.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1628
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.5 g
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197752
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted in 1628 during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen, features an interesting design element - a unique blend of Christian and Islamic motifs. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Holy Trinity, while on the other side, it features the Islamic crescent moon and star, reflecting the multicultural and religiously diverse nature of the Principality at the time.