1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1666 front 1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1666 back
1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1666 photo
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1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi

1666 year
Silver 28.38 g 42.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1666
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.38 g
Diameter
42.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#193173
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The Michael I Apafi 1666 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Michael I Apafi, the Prince of Transylvania, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Apafi family on the other. The coin's design was created by the renowned Hungarian engraver, János Harrach, and it is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the era.