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© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen
1628 year| Silver | 29 g | 45 mm |
| 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 | 29 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Another variant, with PRINC instead of PRIN the the obverse legend.Photos of Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted in 1628 during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbols of the principality, the coin bears an image of a turbaned man, believed to be a representation of a Turkish soldier. This design was likely included as a nod to the Ottoman Empire, which had a significant influence on the region at the time.
