1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi (Nagybánya) 1651-1660 front 1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi (Nagybánya) 1651-1660 back
1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi (Nagybánya) 1651-1660 photo
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1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi Nagybánya

 
Silver 28.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi II (1648-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1651-1660
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.15 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47597
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·PAR·REG·HVN·DOM·ET·SIC·COM·1660

Comment

R.: 142
Variant 1658, different lettering on obverse, different ornaments on chest. Slight difference on reverse, (positions of "x").

Photos of Stacks Bowers.

Variant 1659.

Photos of Sincona AG.

Another variant 1659, differences on obverse and reverse, eg. lettering.

Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Variant 1651, Husz E. 564a. Differences on obverse and reverse.

Phhotos of H.D. Rauch.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of II György Rákóczi, a prominent Hungarian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the history of Transylvania and Hungary.