1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650-1656 front 1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650-1656 back
1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650-1656 photo
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1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi

 
Silver - 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi II (1648-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1650-1656
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#191082
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: · PAR · REG · HVN · DOM · ET · SIC · CO · 165Z ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin featuring II György Rákóczi is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the Principality of Transylvania. Rákóczi was a prominent Hungarian nobleman who played a key role in the political and military struggles of the region during the 17th century. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the principality's economic and political power during this time.