1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650 front 1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650 back
1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi

1650 year
Silver 26.54 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi II (1648-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1650
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.54 g
Size
47 mm
Shape
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#332521
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi 1650 coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it features an image of György Rákóczi II, who was a prominent Hungarian nobleman and military leader, on its obverse side. Rákóczi II played a significant role in the history of Transylvania and was known for his efforts to defend the principality against the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design was created by the Hungarian engraver, János Pásztor, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.