1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1677-1684 front 1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1677-1684 back
1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi 1677-1684 photo
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1 Thaler - Michael I Apafi

 
Silver 28.64 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1677-1684
Value
1 Thaler (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.64 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72329
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

R.: 255

Variant 1680 AI - Husz E. 732b, Resch 237.


Variant 1677 AI- Husz E. 732.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features an image of Michael I Apafi, who was the Prince of Transylvania from 1677 to 1684. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title in Latin on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Principality of Transylvania. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, providing a glimpse into the political and economic landscape of Eastern Europe during the 17th century.