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1 Thaler - Gabriel Bethlen
1627 year| Silver | 28.32 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 28.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
R.: 403Slight different variant, missing small ornaments on coat of arms on reverse.
Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania, issued during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen in 1627, features an interesting design element - a unique coat of arms on the reverse side. The coat of arms depicts a shield with the Hungarian royal symbols, including the Crown of Saint Stephen, and is surrounded by the busts of four Hungarian kings: Árpád, Géza, István, and László. This design was a departure from the traditional coat of arms used by the Principality of Transylvania, and was likely intended to emphasize the close ties between the Principality and the Hungarian kingdom.
