1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1679-1680 front 1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1679-1680 back
1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1679-1680 photo
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1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi

 
Silver - 39.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1679-1680
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
39.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#193169
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAR : REG : HUN : D : ET · SIC : COM : 1679

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1679-1680 from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) made of Silver is that it features an image of Michael I Apafi, the Prince of Transylvania, on one side, and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region, and its design reflects the influences of both the Hungarian and Transylvanian cultures.